Nurse Assistant 3 East Per Diem KMH
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital • Per Diem • Varied hours
About the role
The Nurse Assistant (NA) provides basic care to patients by assisting professional patient care givers in meeting identified needs of patients. Performs various patient care activities and provides related non-professional services as required to meet the personal and comfort needs of patients. Maintains a clean, safe, and neat environment. Functions under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. Performs duties in accordance with hospital policy, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support them through their first year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic care to patients
- Assist professional patient care givers in meeting identified needs of patients
- Perform various patient care activities and related non-professional services
- Maintain a clean, safe, and neat environment
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Must meet one of the following criteria:
- One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant in a nursing home or hospital, or
- Currently a student nurse, or
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant from an approved program (e.g., H.H.A. – Home Health Aide, P.C.A. – Personal Care Aide, NYS Nurses Aide Certification – 100 hours, or successful completion of Project Soar PCA Program)
- Ability to read with comprehension
- Ability to do simple arithmetic
- Ability to write legibly
Working Conditions
Subject to inside environmental conditions.