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PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$31,294 / year median in North Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT UNC
Health Southeastern
• Resource Pool Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 12 hrs
Salary:
Paygrade 103
Pay Grade:
103 Posted 09/11/2026 Req # 17521
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides personal and basic care to patients in collaboration with the nursing staff. In addition to monitoring patient activities and behaviors to report timely concerns and ensure a safe environment. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Incumbent will be required to attain BLS certification; recertification required bi-annually.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to the age group(s) of patients assigned. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT UNC
Health Southeastern
• Resource Pool Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 12 hrs
Salary:
Paygrade 103
Pay Grade:
103 Posted 09/11/2026 Req # 17521
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides personal and basic care to patients in collaboration with the nursing staff. In addition to monitoring patient activities and behaviors to report timely concerns and ensure a safe environment. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Incumbent will be required to attain BLS certification; recertification required bi-annually.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to the age group(s) of patients assigned. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT UNC
Health Southeastern
• Resource Pool Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 12 hrs
Salary:
Paygrade 103
Pay Grade:
103 Posted 09/11/2026 Req # 17521
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides personal and basic care to patients in collaboration with the nursing staff. In addition to monitoring patient activities and behaviors to report timely concerns and ensure a safe environment. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Incumbent will be required to attain BLS certification; recertification required bi-annually.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to the age group(s) of patients assigned. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn UNC Health Southeastern
• Resource Pool Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 12 hrs
Salary:
Paygrade 103
Pay Grade:
103 Posted 09/11/2026 Req # 17521
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides personal and basic care to patients in collaboration with the nursing staff. In addition to monitoring patient activities and behaviors to report timely concerns and ensure a safe environment. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Incumbent will be required to attain BLS certification; recertification required bi-annually.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to the age group(s) of patients assigned. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance