Unit Assistant (Ages 16+) – Start Your Healthcare Career!
About The Position
Are you 16 or older and interested in exploring a career in healthcare? The Unit Assistant position is a great entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with residents in a long-term care setting. This role is designed for individuals who want to begin working in healthcare while building experience toward becoming a CNA. 🩺 Position Overview The Unit Assistant supports residents with daily activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will work alongside nurses and other staff on the unit to help ensure residents are comfortable, supported, and engaged. This is a part-time position with the opportunity to transition to full-time hours once CNA certification is completed . 🎓 CNA Advancement Opportunity Interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Gain valuable on-the-job experience while taking your CNA class. SSC will pay for employees to take the CNA class through LTC. Build a strong foundation for a long-term healthcare career. ⏰ Available Shifts 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Moring hours can be flexible with school schedules) 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Flexible hours make this a great opportunity for students! ✅ Essential Functions Transport residents in wheelchairs to and from meals and activities (No lifting required – pushing wheelchairs only) Make beds, change linens, and stock rooms Assist with resident laundry (wash, dry, fold, and put away) Pass ice water and record fluid intake Assist with meal tray passing as needed Empty linen and trash carts at end of shift and as needed Provide 1:1 time and companionship with residents 🎯 Who Should Apply? Individuals 16 years or older Students interested in healthcare careers Those enrolled in or planning to enroll in CNA classes Participants in YA and CO-OP programs offered by local high schools No prior healthcare experience required — just a positive attitude, reliability, and a desire to help others. 🌟 Why Join Us? Paid pathway to CNA certification Valuable healthcare experience Flexible part-time hours Supportive team environment Opportunity for full-time advancement If you are compassionate, dependable, and interested in starting your healthcare journey, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take your first step into healthcare.
Requirements
- Individuals 16 years or older
- Students interested in healthcare careers
- Those enrolled in or planning to enroll in CNA classes
- Participants in YA and CO-OP programs offered by local high schools
- No prior healthcare experience required
- Positive attitude
- Reliability
- Desire to help others
Responsibilities
- Transport residents in wheelchairs to and from meals and activities (No lifting required – pushing wheelchairs only)
- Make beds, change linens, and stock rooms
- Assist with resident laundry (wash, dry, fold, and put away)
- Pass ice water and record fluid intake
- Assist with meal tray passing as needed
- Empty linen and trash carts at end of shift and as needed
- Provide 1:1 time and companionship with residents
Benefits
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Childcare reimbursement up to $1,000 per month
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Employee Hot Meal Program
- Affordable Health Insurance (SSC pays 80% of cost)
- Free Vision and Dental for all staff
- PTO program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
