Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Paintsville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, mobility, basic nursing tasks, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position requires completion of an approved Nursing Aide Training Program and a minimum of three months on-the-job training, with potential state competency listings for SNF work. Strong reliability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of hospital approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
• Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency.
• Additional training may be required to work in SNF per Kentucky state competency listing.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including bathing, grooming, positioning, feeding and passing ice water.
• Answers signal lights to determine and meet patient needs.
• Collects specimens and records input/output; measures vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Education

Nursing Aide Training Program

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, mobility, basic nursing tasks, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position requires completion of an approved Nursing Aide Training Program and a minimum of three months on-the-job training, with potential state competency listings for SNF work. Strong reliability and teamwork are essential.