Highlights
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (TECHNICAL/PHYSICAL): Physical activity includes: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and heavy work. Summary: The Nurse Assistant (NA) provides basic care to patients by assisting professional patient care givers in meeting identified needs of patients.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kenmore, NY |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.chsbuffalo.org |
Description
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 3
Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000
Bargaining Unit: UFCW Local 1
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am
Summary:
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 of the job 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:
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited course for nursing assistance preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Previous Nurse Assistant experience preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (TECHNICAL/PHYSICAL): Physical activity includes: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and heavy work
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Subject to inside environmental conditions
About Company
Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.