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 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.