About this role
Help Patients Move Safely and Maintain Their Independence
Pay Range: $19 - $25 based on prior experience
Meritus Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Assistance Aide to help patients move safely throughout their daily care.
In this hands-on role, you will assist patients with getting into and out of bed or a wheelchair, walking, and traveling to and from the restroom. You will work closely with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other departments to provide safe, respectful, and timely assistance.
What You'll Do
- Assist patients with getting into and out of beds and wheelchairs
- Help patients ambulate or walk safely
- Assist patients traveling to and from the restroom
- Follow verbal and written instructions related to patient mobility and care
- Record required basic information accurately
- Communicate compassionately with patients, families, and team members
- Collaborate with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other departments
- Safely assist with the movement of patients and equipment
- Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality to support consistent patient coverage
- Accurately complete required time and attendance records and follow departmental call-off procedures
- Protect patients' confidential health information and comply with all applicable policies, standards, and training requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
Required
- HS Diploma or GED
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
- Ability to record basic information accurately
- Good time-management and interpersonal skills
- Physical, cognitive, and perceptual ability to assist with patient treatment, mobility, and equipment
- Ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of employment
Preferred
- Vocational education as a nursing assistant
- Experience assisting individuals with mobility
Physical Requirements
This is an active, hands-on position that requires:
- Frequent standing and walking
- Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds
- Frequent pushing and pulling of up to 50 pounds
- Safe physical assistance with patients and equipment
- Rare sitting
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.