Nursing Assistant -- 6 Front A -- Memorial Hospital

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant – 6 Front A at Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. You will perform direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, clean unit environment.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. The schedule is days, with 72 hours per pay and employee status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant experience considered.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrates patient care skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and daily assignments.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
• Support nursing staff and orient new Nursing Assistants.
• Respond promptly to patient requests with courtesy.
• Assist with unit maintenance, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Follow hospital policies and scheduling guidelines, including shift work.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant – 6 Front A – Memorial Hospital (Job ID: 79742)

Job Summary

Perform various direct patient care activities, procedures and other indirect services under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to patients as delegated by the Clinical Nurse and according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Assist with procedures as determined by hospital policy and procedure, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe patient and unit environment.
• Provide optimum assistance to the medical and nursing staff by providing/ assisting patient with activities of daily living and daily assignments.
• Assist in orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
• Provide courteous and prompt response to patient requests.
• May be required to cover the house.
• Assist with unit maintenance related to ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company’s attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required) Substitution: Relevant experience may be substituted for the High School Diploma/GED requirement. Relevant experience is determined by manager and talent acquisition specialist.

Credentials

Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hire

Work Schedule

Days

Status

72 hrs per pay

Location

Memorial Hospital

Location of Job

US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist

April L. Yoak [e-mail]

Post Date

09/17/2026

Salary

Negotiable

Employment Type

Employee