Patient Care Associate — Compassionate Acute Care Support

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a nursing aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following regulations and hospital policies. You will assist with hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and companionship, while communicating with the health care team and documenting care.

Mercy Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development. This is a collective bargaining unit position in a care-focused environment, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Clear communication with the healthcare team.
• Understand and follow directions from the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards and regulations.
• Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Clerical duties and office tech familiarity.
• Team-oriented collaboration and reliability.
• Ability to collect patient data and document care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Support feeding, hydration and nutrition needs.
• Use clinical technology as directed.
• Maintain compassionate, relationship-based care.
• Own assigned tasks and escalate concerns when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including comfort, vital signs, hygiene and mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report concerns.
• Delivers high level customer service to patients, families and staff.
• Documents patient care accurately and promptly.
• Communicates clearly with the care team at all times.

Skills

Clear communication

Follow directions

Patient safety knowledge

Infection control

Clerical duties

Team dynamics

Vital signs documentation

ADL care

Mobility assistance

Clinical technology use

Compassionate care

Accountability

Escalation procedures

Education

Nursing aide training

STNA certification

CNA certification

Nurses Aide state testing

Clinical rotation experience

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a nursing aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following regulations and hospital policies. You will assist with hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and companionship, while communicating with the health care team and documenting care.

Mercy Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development. This is a collective bargaining unit position in a care-focused environment, with emphasis