Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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, vital signs, specimen collection, and post-procedure preparation, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate will have completed an approved Nursing Aide Training Program and possess on-the-job experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
• Three months of on-the-job training required.
• Kentucky competency listing may be required to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
• Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
• Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
• Collects input and output and records appropriately.
• Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
• Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
• Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
• Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
• Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Follow instructions

Safety & sanitation

Documentation

Education

Nursing Aide Training (hospital-approved)

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, vital signs, specimen collection, and post-procedure preparation, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate will have completed an approved Nursing Aide Training Program and possess on-the-job experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and adherence to hospital policies.