Patient Care Aide — Compassionate Health Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, life and more

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking compassionate nursing aides to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role supports patient comfort, monitors vital signs, and assists with daily living activities in our acute care setting.

Scheduled weekly hours are 36 with day shifts. Certifications such as BLS are preferred; nursing aide training or STNA/CNA certification is required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician’s office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred on hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care.
• Must have completed nursing aide training program OR STNA/CNA certification OR nursing program with clinical nursing course and rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including care and comfort, vital signs, personal care and mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse.
• Provides high level customer service to patients, families, visitors and all employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times.

Skills

Communication with healthcare team

Follow directions

Patient data collection

Infection prevention

Office technology

Team dynamics

Documentation

Daily living activities care

Nutrition support

Mobility assistance

Clinical technology use

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation of concerns

Education

Nursing aide training program / STNA / CNA certification

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking compassionate nursing aides to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role supports patient comfort, monitors vital signs, and assists with daily living activities in our acute care setting.

Scheduled weekly hours are 36 with day shifts. Certifications such as BLS are preferred; nursing aide training or STNA/CNA certification is required.