Cardiac ICU Step-Down Care Aide: Vital Signs & Comfort

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and comfort. You will assist with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and help prepare rooms, while collaborating with nursing staff to monitor vitals and ensure patient safety.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Assists with personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output.
• Obtains and records daily weight.
• Performs blood glucose testing using a glucose meter.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Tools

CPR - Basic Life Support

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and comfort. You will assist with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and help prepare rooms, while collaborating with nursing staff to monitor vitals and ensure patient safety.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and CPR/BLS certification.