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Ohio Health

Maintains environmental cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, unit and equipment. Provides ... May assist in telemetry cardiac monitoring, recognizing life threatening arrhythmias and ...

University of Memphis

Student Support Assistant

Memphis, TN

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

... unit under the supervision of a manager or director. May assist in supervising and/or providing ... Provide staff support in various areas throughout the day including serving as a teaching assistant ...

Ohio Health

Maintains environmental cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, unit and equipment. Provides ... May assist in telemetry cardiac monitoring, recognizing life threatening arrhythmias and ...

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How much do unit support assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for unit support assistant in the United States is $19.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Unit Support Assistant in a healthcare setting?

Unit Support Assistants play a vital role in keeping healthcare units running smoothly. On a daily basis, they often assist with patient transport, deliver supplies, maintain clean and organized workspaces, and support nursing staff with non-clinical tasks. They may also answer phones, greet visitors, and ensure timely communication between departments. The role requires flexibility and strong teamwork skills, as Unit Support Assistants frequently collaborate with nurses, physicians, and administrative staff to ensure quality patient care.

What are Unit Support Assistants?

Unit Support Assistants are professionals who provide administrative and operational support within a specific unit, often in healthcare settings such as hospitals or clinics. Their duties typically include answering phones, managing patient records, assisting with scheduling, and supporting clinical staff with non-medical tasks. They play a crucial role in ensuring smooth daily operations and enhancing patient care by handling various logistical and clerical responsibilities. Unit Support Assistants often interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, making strong communication and organizational skills essential for the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Unit Support Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Unit Support Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and standard office equipment is typically required. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities help you efficiently support both clinical staff and patients. These skills ensure smooth unit operations and contribute to a positive patient care environment.
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Infographic showing various Unit Support Assistant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,170 per year, or $19.8 per hour.
Unit Support Associate/Patient Sitter - 7 East - Part-time

Unit Support Associate/Patient Sitter - 7 East - Part-time

Children's National Health System

Washington, DC

Other

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

This a part-time position working two 12 hour shifts a week that will rotate day and night shifts with every other weekend.

Department Information - The 7 East Medical Care Unit is an exciting, innovative, dynamic, fast-paced, 50-bed, acute care unit, and the first-choice unit for patients with a variety of medical care needs. 7 East is recognized for its teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of quality patient care. We value life-long learning, which is evident in the caring and expert way in which we welcome and train new team member and in how we support professional development for all our staff. We continuously reflect on our practices, staff development and patient outcomes to ensure that we unfailingly provide high quality and safe patient care. The 7 East team is known for its supportive work environment and our focus on the value of work-life balance.

In collaboration with and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Unit Support Associate will assist in activities directly related to the care of patients and operation of the unit. This will include but is not limited to providing direct 1:1 observation of patients related to safety or behavioral issues. Support the unit function by assisting in the maintenance of supplies, operations.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic computer skills preferred
knowledge of child development preferred
Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Maintain Patient Safety
 

  • Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist
  • Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation.
  • Never leave patient unattended
  • Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others.
  • Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another Unit support associate
  • Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit

Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs
 

  • Engage patient in distracting, age appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN)
  • Reinforces positive behavior
  • Assist with linen changes and room stocking
  • Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals
  • Maintain universal precautions
  • Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse

Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment
 

  • Keep room clean and tidy
  • Maintain a calm environment
  • When not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts etc as directed by charge nurse.
  • Monitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and supplies
  • Reports safety hazards to staff i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment
  • Assist in a variety of unit support activities as directed by Charge Nurse i.e. room set up, answer call bells, customer service activities.

Effective Communication with Other Staff
 

  • Reports pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines.
  • With RN establishes priorities for individual patient communicates with team members in establishing priority tasks.
  • Maintains regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; preforms activities within prescribed scope, seeks clarification when needed
  • Immediately report escalating behaviors to RN
  • Confers with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue.
  • Ensure information sharing when handing off to new Safety attendant


 

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