Night Shift Patient Care Aide — Compassionate Team Player

Lifepoint Health; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & 401(k) options

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Patient Care Assistant for a 3x12 nights schedule in a 39-bed Med/Surg unit. You will support RN staff, monitor patient safety, and assist with care activities to ensure comfort and timely treatment.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, ability to work in a dynamic environment, and adherence to safety protocols. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, and lift as needed.
• Certification: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and maintain a safe environment with continuous view.
• Accompany patients for tests or procedures off the unit and to the Holding Area.
• Assist with ambulation and feeding as directed by the RN.
• Protect patient dignity and privacy at all times.
• Maintain communication via call bell system for patient requests.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Ability to work under stress

Calm under pressure

Physical stamina (sit/stand/bend/lift)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Patient Care Assistant for a 3x12 nights schedule in a 39-bed Med/Surg unit. You will support RN staff, monitor patient safety, and assist with care activities to ensure comfort and timely treatment.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, ability to work in a dynamic environment, and adherence to safety protocols. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are available.