Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Whitesburg (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare in Whitesburg, KY seeks a Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include personal care, feeding, mobility assistance, and rapid response to patient needs, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements include a Nurse Aide Training Program completion, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 3 months of on-the-job training to achieve proficiency in duties and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Aide Training Program required.
• Three (3) months of on-the-job training to attain proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including bathing, feeding, and assisting with daily activities.
• Responds promptly to patient needs and monitors vital signs as directed.
• Collects specimens and records intake, output, and vital information as required.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary patient care environment and assists with isolation as needed.
• Helps with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities under supervision.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent; Nurse Aide Training Program completed

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare in Whitesburg, KY seeks a Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include personal care, feeding, mobility assistance, and rapid response to patient needs, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements include a Nurse Aide Training Program completion, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 3 months of on-the-job training to achieve proficiency in duties and documentation.