Nursing Assistant: Direct Patient Care & Comfort

UNC Health; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient needs, and help ensure comfort and safety for patients across shifts.

This role requires good interpersonal, communication and observation skills, with a focus on patient care across developmental stages. Ability to stand, walk and assist with lifting, and to work on-site at Lenoir Health Care with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified by NC Department of Facility Services as a NAI and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients and changing linens.
• Provide care to patients and families while maintaining a positive image of the department and hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Patient care understanding by age

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient needs, and help ensure comfort and safety for patients across shifts.

This role requires good interpersonal, communication and observation skills, with a focus on patient care across developmental stages. Ability to stand, walk and assist with lifting, and to work on-site at Lenoir Health Care with a