Facility:      Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Full Time      FTE: 0.940000

Bargaining Unit:     CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: No

Work Schedule:  Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00am-7:15pm

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 GED
• BLS 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, walking. 
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of acute care patients.
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care. 
• To assist other hospital staff in direct patient care. 
• Computer literate Ability to read with comprehension

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
• Obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment
• May also be exposed to communicable diseases