Compassionate Patient Care & Unit Support Assistant

OhioHealth Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation is seeking a Unit Assistant to support licensed clinicians on the assigned unit. The role includes frontline reception duties, patient information entry, and assistance with transfers and discharges, while helping with daily living activities and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff, accurate documentation, and supporting patient care delivery through efficient coordination and use of hospital systems.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association) is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as unit receptionist, assisting visitors and staff with information needs, enters orders and patient data into the hospital system, and assists with transfers and discharges.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and maintains environmental cleanliness and safety within patient rooms and unit.
• Performs delegable nursing tasks under RN supervision, including basic clinical duties and data collection, and ensures proper documentation and use of portable devices.
• Assists with information coordination for scheduling, flowchart documentation, and patient care logistics; supports the care team and maintains supply levels.

Education

High School or GED

BLS/ CPR certification

Job description

OhioHealth Corporation is seeking a Unit Assistant to support licensed clinicians on the assigned unit. The role includes frontline reception duties, patient information entry, and assistance with transfers and discharges, while helping with daily living activities and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff, accurate documentation, and supporting patient care delivery through efficient coordination and use of hospital systems.