Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding is hiring a Unit Aide to support patients and staff with non-clinical tasks and basic patient care under the direction of a Staff Nurse. You’ll help maintain a comfortable, organized unit and assist with patient comfort needs and daily operations.

You will transport patients, perform light cleaning, stock supplies, and communicate actively with nurses to ensure smooth unit flow. Strong attention to detail and a proactive, compassionate approach are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous Unit Aide experience is preferred; hospital may train non-experienced incumbents.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Assists with patient ADL routines and vital signs.
• Transports patients and relays messages to nurses to ensure unit efficiency.
• Completes patient records per hospital policy.

Skills

CPR Certification

Unit Aide experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Medical Center Redding is hiring a Unit Aide to support patients and staff with non-clinical tasks and basic patient care under the direction of a Staff Nurse. You’ll help maintain a comfortable, organized unit and assist with patient comfort needs and daily operations.

You will transport patients, perform light cleaning, stock supplies, and communicate actively with nurses to ensure smooth unit flow. Strong attention to detail and a proactive, compassionate approach are essential.