Patient Care Assistant: Compassionate Support & Safety

OhioHealth; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist Registered Nurses in providing direct patient care on a designated medical-surgical unit. You will support daily living activities, help maintain patient comfort, and ensure safety and cleanliness throughout the unit.

Responsibilities include data collection (vital signs, intake/output), basic nursing tasks, and collaboration with nursing staff to deliver a compassionate patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, walking) and support patient comfort.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and equipment; assist in patient transport and telemetry monitoring as directed.
• Assist in obtaining supplies, meds, and lab specimens; document vital signs and intake/output.
• Report observations to the RN and participate in creating a respectful patient experience.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist Registered Nurses in providing direct patient care on a designated medical-surgical unit. You will support daily living activities, help maintain patient comfort, and ensure safety and cleanliness throughout the unit.

Responsibilities include data collection (vital signs, intake/output), basic nursing tasks, and collaboration with nursing staff to deliver a compassionate patient experience.