Nurse Assistant

Location: Fremont
Status: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available: 2 openings
Benefits: Available for eligible employees

The Sisters of Mercy are seeking compassionate and dependable Nurse Assistants to join our caring team in Fremont, Ohio. We currently have both full-time and part-time shifts available
, offering flexibility along with a truly rewarding work environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a small, home-like residence for retired Sisters. We are not a hospital and not a public nursing home
. Our setting allows for a manageable, sustainable workload
, strong relationships with residents, and the chance to provide care in a respectful, peaceful atmosphere.

Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. This mission shapes our community and creates a workplace rooted in dignity, kindness, and mutual respect.

The Nurse Assistant provides supportive, individualized care to retired Sisters of Mercy under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), in accordance with established care plans. This role focuses on daily personal care, comfort, safety, and emotional support.

You will be part of a close-knit team where your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your care makes a real difference every day.

Resident Care

Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, toileting, and ambulation.

Provide medication reminders as directed by the RN.

Assist with exercises, braces, compression stockings, and adaptive equipment.

Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to the RN.

Personal Care & Environment

Help maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces.

Make beds, change linens, and assist with personal laundry.

Escort residents to meals or provide meal trays as needed.

Ensure resident rooms are free of safety hazards.

Observation & Communication

Report resident needs, progress, and behaviors of concern to nursing staff.

Maintain accurate documentation related to care and observations.

Other Duties

Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Occasional evenings or weekends may be required depending on shift.

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nurse Aide certification (or willingness to obtain, depending on state requirements).

At least 1 year of experience in a caregiving or healthcare-related role preferred.

Reliable, dependable, and able to work as part of a team.

Preferred

Experience working with older adults or in a residential care setting.

Comfort working in a faith-based, mission-driven environment.

Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient approach to care.

Ability to work independently and follow care plans.

Full-Time and Part-Time options available.

Benefits for eligible employees.

Small, supportive care environment.

Low resident-to-staff ratios.

Predictable, steady workload.

Strong sense of purpose and community.

Meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers.

If you are looking for a role where care is personal, the pace is healthy, and your work truly matters, we invite you to apply and join the Sisters of Mercy in Fremont.