Compassionate Care Aide – Acute Care

Mercy Home Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a dedicated nursing aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves vital signs, personal care, mobility support, and careful documentation to ensure high-quality patient experiences in a hospital or home health setting.

Applicants should have recent acute/long-term care experience and a nursing aide credential or STNA/CNA qualification.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred or must obtain prior to direct patient care
• Successful completion of nursing aide training program or equivalent with OH LTC prerequisites or CNA/Caregiver accreditation

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance
• Record vital signs and document patient care accurately
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse
• Deliver high level customer service to patients and families
• Use verbal and written communication skills consistently

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Safety standards

Infection control

Office technology

Team dynamics

Vital signs

Hygiene care

Mobility assistance

Clinical tech

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation process

Education

Nursing aide training

STNA Ohio state tested</n

Job description

Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a dedicated nursing aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves vital signs, personal care, mobility support, and careful documentation to ensure high-quality patient experiences in a hospital or home health setting.

Applicants should have recent acute/long-term care experience and a nursing aide credential or STNA/CNA qualification.