Acute Care Assistant - Telemetry

Capyear; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Capyear seeks an Acute Care Assistant to work under an RN and deliver non-licensure direct patient care. Responsibilities include hygiene, ADLs, nutrition support, vitals, EKGs, and ambulation, with a focus on compassionate interaction with patients and staff. Safety in handling infectious materials is emphasized to protect all patients and employees.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, current BLS, and preferably CNA certification, along with knowledge of basic patient care in acute settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic patient care and safety in acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services that do not require licensure.
• Assist with patient hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Support nutritional needs and monitor vital signs.
• Perform EKGs and assist with ambulation and other basic tasks.
• Maintain positive relations with patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• Ensure safe handling of infectious material to protect all patients and employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Basic patient transfer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS certification

CNA certification preferred

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.