Compassionate Patient Care Aide — Acute Care

easyservice; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a patient care aide to support nursing staff in daily patient care. You will assist with vital signs, hygiene, mobility and comfort while maintaining clear, timely documentation and patient communication.

The role requires completing a nursing aide program or STNA/CNA certification (or equivalent clinical experience) and a commitment to compassionate, team-based care. The department values safety, empathy, and reliability in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of nursing aide training program or STNA/CNA or nursing program with clinicals, or 1 year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of RN or healthcare professional.
• Report changes or concerns to nurse; liaise between patient and nursing staff.
• Deliver high quality customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with team and patients.

Skills

Communication with team

Follow directions

Patient safety standards

Infection control

Clerical skills

Team dynamics

Vital signs & documentation

Activities of daily living

Nutrition & hydration

Mobility assistance

Clinical technology use

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation procedures

Education

Nursing aide training or STNA or CNA

Tools

Clinical technology

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a patient care aide to support nursing staff in daily patient care. You will assist with vital signs, hygiene, mobility and comfort while maintaining clear, timely documentation and patient communication.

The role requires completing a nursing aide program or STNA/CNA certification (or equivalent clinical experience) and a commitment to compassionate, team-based care. The department values safety, empathy, and reliability in a busy hospital setting.