Unit Aide

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking a Unit Aide to provide essential non-clinical support and comfort to patients and staff. You will assist with basic patient care under the direction of a Staff Nurse and help maintain unit efficiency.

Responsibilities include aiding patient ADLs, relaying messages, transporting patients, stocking supplies, and documenting in patient records in line with hospital policy. CPR certification required at hire; HS diploma/ GED is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Unit Aide experience preferred; hospital training considered for non-experienced.
• CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care under RN direction, assisting with ADL routines and vitals.
• Meets documentation requirements and updates patient records per policy.
• Transports patients and relays messages to nurses to maintain unit efficiency.
• Supports unit operations, stocks supplies, and participates in safety and quality activities.
• Advocates for patient rights and collaborates with the health care team.

Skills

Unit Aide experience

CPR certification

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Unit Aide, you will provide essential non-clinical support and comfort to patients and staff, assisting other members of the healthcare team with providing basic patient care under the direction of a Staff Nurse. Every day you will support daily unit operations by assisting with patient comfort needs, transporting patients, performing light cleaning, stocking supplies, and relaying messages to nurses to ensure an organized environment. To be successful in this role, you will exhibit a helpful, compassionate demeanor, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining unit efficiency and team support within a dynamic healthcare setting.

• Performs basic patient care under the direction of the RN which includes assisting with patient ADL routine, measurement of intake and output and obtaining vital signs
• Completes appropriate documentation which includes patient records ensuring it is completed according to hospital policy
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by taking advantage of the available opportunities
• Participates in peer review and staff development, which includes unit and quality process improvement activities
• Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict
• Communicates as appropriate with other members of the healthcare team

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous Unit Aide experience. If operationally able, Hospital will consider training a non-experienced incumbent
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare environment
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$30.88 - $34.70 /hour