Compassionate Patient Care Assistant — Acute Care

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes assisting with daily activities, mobility, and basic medical tasks within a 24/7 health system.

Qualifications include enrollment in a nursing program with RN license within three months or CNA certification, and ability to work rotating shifts. The site notes a robust, on-site work environment with strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work variable and rotating shifts in a 24/7 health system.
• Strong communication and customer service skills for interactions with patients and families.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN direction.
• Demonstrate responsibility with clerical duties and documentation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with feeding, mobility, bathing, and daily activities.
• Support nursing staff and document patient data.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment and transport patients as needed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers per unit policy.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.

Skills

Rotating shifts

Communication skills

Patient care

Customer service

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes assisting with daily activities, mobility, and basic medical tasks within a 24/7 health system.

Qualifications include enrollment in a nursing program with RN license within three months or CNA certification, and ability to work rotating shifts. The site notes a robust, on-site work environment with strict safety and quality standards.