Unit Care Assistant/CNA - Behavioral Health

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is looking for a Unit Care Assistant to support secretarial and patient care needs on a busy unit. The role contributes to an optimal care plan tailored to age and diagnosis, with an emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

The position requires a WA Nursing Assistant certification and current BLS, plus a high school diploma. Work involves 12-hour day shifts with rotating weekends in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• WA State Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN direction.
• Processes physician orders and participates in care plan evaluation.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of patient environment.
• Completes documentation and data entry per policy.
• Handles clerical duties on the unit including calls and orders.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Collaborates with staff on patient transfers and discharges.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Education

Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0 fte, Shift: days, Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends

Position Summary

The Unit Care Assistant is responsible for secretarial and patient care duties necessary for a smooth-running unit. The Unit Care Assistant collaborates to provide optimal plan of case based on age/diagnosis specific needs.

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0 fte, Shift: days, Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends

Position Summary

The Unit Care Assistant is responsible for secretarial and patient care duties necessary for a smooth-running unit. The Unit Care Assistant collaborates to provide optimal plan of case based on age/diagnosis specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities according to established policies and procedures and under the direction of the RN; processes physician/provider orders; participates in evaluating care plan and modifies plan to achieved desired results under the direction of RN; observes and reports changes in patient conditions
• Maintains a safe and clear patient and environment
• Completes all required documentation and data entry in keeping with established policies and procedures; collects and reports pertinent data regarding health status of patient/client including biological/psychological/social/emotional/spiritual determinants of health
• Handles clerical duties on nursing unit; including answering telephone, relaying messages, keeping records, directing visitors, distributing mail, and transcribing physicians’ orders
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Advocates for patient/family
• Collaborates with all staff in the transfer/discharge of patients

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous acute care experience preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred
• Washington State (DOH) Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current BLS Certification required

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About The Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.04 - $32.99 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.