Compassionate Nursing Care Assistant

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, AL seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform hygiene, vitals monitoring, daily activities, and mobility assistance while maintaining safety and comfort for patients of various ages.

The role requires basic patient-care skills, ability to follow policies, and effective communication with the care team. This position is non-exempt with standard nursing unit duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred PA Nursing Assistant Certification.
• One year direct patient care experience or enrollment in a health-related program.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including hygiene, comfort, nutrition, and basics of care; monitors vitals and mobility.
• Receives and communicates patient information; alerts nurse when needed.
• Orientates patient and family to the unit and room on admission and ongoing.
• Responds to call lights and conducts rounding to meet patient/family needs.
• Documents tasks per unit policy and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification (PA)

Tools

Glucose monitoring

Vital signs equipment

Healthcare equipment handling

Job description

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, AL seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform hygiene, vitals monitoring, daily activities, and mobility assistance while maintaining safety and comfort for patients of various ages.

The role requires basic patient-care skills, ability to follow policies, and effective communication with the care team. This position is non-exempt with standard nursing unit duties.