Nursing Assistant I FT AM

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide essential patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be committed to delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains a safe and organized patient environment.
• Records vital signs and documents patient information.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene assistance

Mobility assistance

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital:

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Position SummaryPerforms general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Essential Functions• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs.• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.• Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality. • Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients. • Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed.• Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.• Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team.• Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients. • Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members. • Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Orlando Health and unit specific competencies.• Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit.• Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests.• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.• May have limited access to areas storing medications.• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingHigh school graduate or equivalent.Licensure/CertificationMust obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.ExperienceNone.