Care Associate

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is hiring a Care Associate for the Hema/Oncology Unit to cover 12-hour daytime shifts, 7am-7pm, full-time. The role supports patients with daily living activities, documents care, and maintains a safe, clean environment under RN supervision.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, completion of Novant Health training, Life Support Responder certification within 90 days, and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Novant Health sponsored training program.
• Life Support Responder certification within 90 days of employment.
• Completion of Novant Health Safety Attendant training.
• Strong communication, writing, computer and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• The Care Associate provides and documents assistance to patients with activities of daily living, comfort measures, and maintains a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

Schedule

7am-7pm, Dayshift, Full-time, 3, 12-hour shifts

Department

Hema/Oncology Unit

Location

Forsyth Medical Center

Description

The Care Associate provides and documents assistance to patients with activities of daily living, comfort measures, and maintains a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Completion Novant Health sponsored training program, required. Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required. Completion of Novant Health Safety Attendant training, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Upon completion of the Novant Health sponsored training program, the Care Associate works within the guidelines of nursing and Novant Health policies and procedures. Must exhibit strong communication skills; ability to write effectively; effective computer skills, and strong customer service skills.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation. Medical Unit Receptionist (MUR) and Safety Attendant duties may be assigned as determined by unit leaders and unit needs. If needed in the MUR role, the Care Associate must be able to perform the MUR skills as indicated in the MUR job description. If needed in the Safety attendant role, the Care Associate must complete appropriate training and be able to perform the Safety Attendant skills as indicated in the Safety Attendant job description.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

141882