Compassionate Health Care Aide – Patient Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a Nursing Aide to provide direct patient care under RN guidance. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and documentation, while communicating changes to the nursing staff.

A compassionate, team-focused approach is essential for patient safety and quality care. The role emphasizes infection prevention, adherence to clinical protocols, and efficient clerical tasks using health records systems.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health, hospice, or long-term care.
• Ability to clearly communicate with healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards and regulations.
• Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Deliver high level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Document patient care accurately and timely and communicate findings to the team.
• Use professional verbal and written communication at all times.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Patient safety

Infection prevention

Clerical skills

Teamwork

Vital signs

ADL care

Mobility assistance

Clinical tech

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation

Education

Nursing aide training

STNA State Tested Nurse Aide

CNA Certification

Nursing program with clinical rotation

1 year clinical experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Office software

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a Nursing Aide to provide direct patient care under RN guidance. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and documentation, while communicating changes to the nursing staff.

A compassionate, team-focused approach is essential for patient safety and quality care. The role emphasizes infection prevention, adherence to clinical protocols, and efficient clerical tasks using health records systems.