Patient Care Assistant: Safety, Observation & Support

Genesis HealthCare System; Kayapınar; On-site; TRY 1,579,000 - 2,567,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System is seeking a patient-focused team member to sit with patients, observe needs, and support licensed healthcare workers under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, privacy, and compassionate service.

The position requires a High School diploma, CPR certification, and strong communication skills to engage with patients and families while assisting staff with direct care and a variety of tasks across units.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, explain or describe information to hospital staff.
• Attention to detail, able to observe and report findings.
• Ability to provide for patients’ safety and communicate with family members in a warm and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Sits with and observes assigned patients to ensure needs are met.
• Recognizes and reports information to a licensed healthcare worker.
• Reports any potentially dangerous behavior to unit staff immediately.
• Communicates/utilizes good customer service skills when interacting with families.
• Does not leave assigned patient unattended.
• Maintains patient’s privacy at all times.
• Understands role and may assist staff with some direct patient care.
• Other tasks as directed by charge nurse.
• Tasking as assigned by charge nurse: remove trash and linen, stock gowns, help patients order meals, pass out newspapers, stock drink stations, clean/disinfect respirators, strip beds, transport patients, answer call lights, answer phones, tear down discharge charts, put together new charts, clean utility rooms.
• Demonstrates flexibility by floating to all areas according to tier level.

Skills

CPR certification

Excellent communication

Reading/writing/explaining information

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Warm and friendly communication with a

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Genesis HealthCare System is seeking a patient-focused team member to sit with patients, observe needs, and support licensed healthcare workers under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, privacy, and compassionate service.

The position requires a High School diploma, CPR certification, and strong communication skills to engage with patients and families while assisting staff with direct care and a variety of tasks across units.