CNA: Compassionate Patient Care Specialist (Rotating Shifts)

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics; Time; On-site; NOK 234,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks dedicated nursing support staff to provide direct patient care under the direction of Registered Nurses. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, patient transport, and basic clinical support in a fast-paced 24/7 hospital environment.

Applicants should be enrolled in a nursing education program with RN license prerequisites or CNA certification, and be prepared for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Strong customer service mindset in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (feeding, mobility, personal care).
• Support patient education and reinforce instructions from licensed staff.
• Document patient data and care activities accurately.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and transport duties as needed.
• Process orders and coordinate with medical staff during downtime or high-demand periods.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient records per unit procedures.
• Assist with admits, discharges and transfers following unit policies.
• Monitor patient condition and promptly report abnormalities to nursing staff.

Skills

Rotating shifts

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-line phone system

Crisis management

Education

Nursing education program enrollment

RN license (required)

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks dedicated nursing support staff to provide direct patient care under the direction of Registered Nurses. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, patient transport, and basic clinical support in a fast-paced 24/7 hospital environment.

Applicants should be enrolled in a nursing education program with RN license prerequisites or CNA certification, and be prepared for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.