Patient Assistance Aide

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 Youll 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 Youll 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.