Patient Care Aide — Hands-On Hospital Support

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Nurse Aide to assist in basic nursing procedures and patient care in our hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, feeding, vital signs, mobility, and preparing patients for procedures, while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program is required, with three months on-the-job training. Kentucky competency listing may be required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of hospital approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
• Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency.
• Competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in SNF may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including baths, shampoos, shaves and assists with meals.
• Answers signal lights promptly to determine patient needs.
• Collects specimens, input/output and records appropriately.
• Records vital signs and pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
• Assists in ambulation and transfers, and maintains a safe environment.
• Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other procedures and assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Additional training

Education

Nursing Aide Training Program

Three months on-the-job training

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Nurse Aide to assist in basic nursing procedures and patient care in our hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, feeding, vital signs, mobility, and preparing patients for procedures, while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program is required, with three months on-the-job training. Kentucky competency listing may be required.