Night Shift Nursing Care Assistant: Patient Support

Uniontown-Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Nursing Unit under RN supervision. You will assist with basic patient care, hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and documentation while maintaining safety and comfort for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include communicating patient information to the nurse, orienting patients on admission, restocking supplies, and supporting emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of recent clinical experience in direct patient care or enrollment in a health-related program providing Nursing Care Assistant skills (e.g., vitals, intake/output, feeding, bathing).
• Preferred: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including basic hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition and elimination needs, simple treatments and procedures, vital signs, weights, glucose monitoring and mobility.
• Receive and communicate patient information accurately; report to the nurse as needed.
• Orient patient/significant other to the unit and room on admission and ongoing.
• Answer call lights and perform rounding to address patient/family needs.
• Document assigned tasks according to unit policies.
• Clean patient equipment and report defective items for repair.
• Assist in emergencies (Codes) as required.
• Prepare/transport patients and perform courier duties between units.
• Restock and ensure adequate supplies for patient care.
• Monitor and record temperature logs.
• Maintain a neat, orderly nursing unit and related spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pennsylvania DOH CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Nursing Unit under RN supervision. You will assist with basic patient care, hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and documentation while maintaining safety and comfort for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include communicating patient information to the nurse, orienting patients on admission, restocking supplies, and supporting emergency procedures.