Acute Care Assistant- Med Surg

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA is seeking an Acute Care Assistant to support RN-led patient care during night shifts. You will help with hygiene, daily living activities, nutrition, and basic tasks while maintaining professional interactions with patients and staff.

Requirements include a HS diploma, BLS, and preferably CNA certification; EMT/EMT-2 experience or prior nursing studies may count toward eligibility. This per diem night position focuses on compassionate, safe care.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Support patient hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and EKGs as directed.
• Ensure safe handling of infectious materials.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Patient care

Transfers

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Department: North 1 Med Surg Shift:

Primarily Nights (United States of America)

Employee Type: Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Acute Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure. Primary tasks include patient hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKG's, ambulating and other basic patient care activities as directed. Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Knowledge:

• Must have one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-2 Paramedic) experience, current enrollment in prerequisite courses in nursing school, current enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant training, previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or In-home care, clinical volunteer experience or equivalent combination of education or clinical experience.
• Military equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Skills:

• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• The ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate, caring manner.
• The ability to position and/or transfer patients.