Patient Assistance Aide

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

2h•$19 - $25

About The Position

Meritus Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Assistance Aide to help patients move safely throughout their daily care. This hands-on role includes assisting patients with getting into and out of bed or a wheelchair, walking, and traveling to and from the restroom. The aide works closely with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other departments to provide safe, respectful, and timely assistance. The position requires frequent standing and walking, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds, and rare sitting. The listed pay range is $19–$25, based on prior experience.

Requirements

High school 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.

Nice To Haves

Vocational education as a nursing assistant.
Experience assisting individuals with mobility.

Responsibilities

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 applicable policies, standards, and training requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
Dental insurance available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
Vision insurance available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid Time Off accruing from day one.
401k plan.
Education assistance program.
Employee assistance program.
Eligible evening, night, or weekend shift employees may receive a shift differential.