Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical Center in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support nursing staff under supervision, helping with basic patient care and safety. The role assists with hygiene, vitals, mobility, meals, transport, and clerical tasks, including data entry and order processing, while upholding quality, safety, and budget goals.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR within 90 days, and prior acute care experience preferred; position involves 50 lb lifting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic hygiene needs.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EMR.
• Assist with ambulation, mobility and transport.
• Help patients with meals as needed.
• Transport medications and blood products as required.
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry and order entry.

Skills

Hygiene support

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Meal assistance

Patient transport

Clerical tasks

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Washington Regional Medical Center in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support nursing staff under supervision, helping with basic patient care and safety. The role assists with hygiene, vitals, mobility, meals, transport, and clerical tasks, including data entry and order processing, while upholding quality, safety, and budget goals.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR within 90 days, and prior acute care experience preferred; position involves 50 lb lifting