Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the RN and LPN. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and supporting daily living activities to promote patient comfort and well-being.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and teamwork to support the care plan while maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a nursing assistant or other patient-related position is desirable but not required.
• Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care, including basic hygiene assistance and observation of patient condition.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care duties under RN/LPN guidance.
• Initiates/completes procedures related to basic human, mental, spiritual, and social needs; ensures comfort and safety and activities of daily living.
• Maintains a clean environment and follows infection control and safety guidelines.

Skills

Reading

Basic math

Writing

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Unity Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the RN and LPN. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and supporting daily living activities to promote patient comfort and well-being.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and teamwork to support the care plan while maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment for patients and staff.