Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evening Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine and semi-skilled tasks supporting the care of physically ill, physically disabled, and mentally incapacitated residents and patients at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation Long-Term Care Facility. The work supports the daily functions and operations of an assigned unit or area and is performed under the direct supervision of professional or para-professional nursing staff, in accordance with applicable policies, regulations, and standards of practice. Supervision is not a function of this position. Related work is performed as required.

Requirements

Possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in New York State at the time of appointment and maintenance of the certification throughout the appointment.
Working knowledge of techniques involved in feeding, bathing, and caring for ill or infirm people.
Working knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques used to avoid infection and contamination of equipment and supplies.
Working knowledge of first aid.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and understand English.
Ability to create a cheerful and optimistic attitude in residents and patients.
Ability to get along well with others and work as a team member.
Ability to perform light housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Willingness to perform unpleasant tasks.
Dependability, patience, and empathy.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with personal hygiene, dressing, treatments, and other care activities.
Turn and position patients and residents; assist with transfers, ambulation, and transportation.
Pass and empty bed pans and urinals and provide appropriate care for incontinent patients and residents.
Assist with feeding, including passing and collecting trays and nourishments, setting up meals and adaptive eating equipment, feeding patients and residents, and cleaning patients and residents and eating areas after meals.
Respond to requests for assistance from patients and residents.
Provide therapeutic assistance, including range-of-motion exercises and assistance with occupational and physical therapy exercises; use adaptive equipment such as leggings, splints, wedges, and antiembolic stockings.
Assist with and participate in activity programs.
Prepare deceased persons and transport bodies to the morgue.
Observe and report changes in patients’ and residents’ physical condition or behavior to the appropriate supervisor.
Distribute clean linens and toiletries and make beds.
Keep patients’ and residents’ rooms clean, neat, and safe; ensure proper labeling and storage of clothing and personal items; and launder personal clothing.