Clinical Helper - Float Pool (PRN)

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a Clinical Helper to support nursing staff in the NGH Nursing Float Pool. This per diem role requires assisting with basic patient care tasks during night shifts, including bathing, feeding, and toileting, under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and current BCLS certification. Prior PCA experience and strong communication are a plus, with the transition to a supportive team environment centered on patient well-being.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Experience as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) preferred.
• Superior interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Bathe
• Feed
• Assist with Toileting
• Apply and remove restraints (soft wrist and mittens)
• Complete CHG baths
• Perform Foley maintenance care
• Turn/Reposition
• Assist with Activity Progression

Skills

Interpersonal communication

PCA experience (preferred)

BCLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

Clinical Helpers are non credentialed team mate trained to provide basic hands on care for hospitalized patients. Clinical helpers assist the nursing assistant with hands on care.

Responsibilities

• Bathe
• Feed
• Assist with Toileting
• Apply and remove restraints (soft wrist and mittens)
• Complete CHG baths
• Perform Foley maintenance care
• Turn/Reposition
• Assist with Activity Progression

Education Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

License / Certification Requirements

• Current BCLS certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Experience as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is preferred.
• Superior interpersonal communication skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Experience as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is preferred.
• Superior interpersonal communication skills.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Nursing Float Pool

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.