Nurse Assistant 6ME MHB

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift: Shift 3 Status: Full Time FTE: 0.940000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 7:00pm-7:15am Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patients and/or nursing unit. Responsibilities: EDUCATION High School or GEDBLS within six (6) months of hire/transfer Experience No prior experience needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walkingDesire and skill to meet the needs of acute care patientsContinuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient careTo assist other hospital staff in direct patient careComputer literate Ability to read with comprehension WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is requiredObligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environmentMay also be exposed to communicable diseases