Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Part - Time | Nights

The Nurse Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. This role contributes directly to patient comfort, safety, and quality of care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Must have one of the following:

• 6 months experience in patient care  in a healthcare setting, or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification in Ohio.
• Nursing student or listed as pre-nursing as shown on transcripts
• Current employee with Kettering

Required Work Experience:

• None required
• entry-level position with on-the-job training provided.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Skills:

• Basic patient care skills
• ability to measure and record vital signs
• effective verbal and written communication
• ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with nursing staff
• basic computer and documentation skills
• ability to observe and report changes in patient condition
• commitment to patient safety, privacy, and infection control practices.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Prior experience as a nurse assistant, nursing aide, or in a healthcare setting preferred.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification in Ohio, active and in good standing