Clinical Care Assistant: Patient Support & Safety

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY, seeks a Clinical Assistant to provide patient care support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will work collaboratively with patients and families to deliver compassionate, safe, and efficient care in a busy hospital setting.

The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, and supporting the nursing team. A High School diploma or GED is required; BLS is mandatory, and SRNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• Experience in healthcare setting (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical patient care under RN supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living and monitoring patient condition.
• May perform skills within scope of unlicensed assistive personnel and communicate findings to the RN.
• Performs unit-based assignments andDocumentation of patient care activities.
• Performs point-of-care testing and assists with mobility, hygiene and basic needs.
• Assists with patient transport and basic clerical duties.
• Maintains emergency and safety procedures and a safe patient environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY, seeks a Clinical Assistant to provide patient care support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will work collaboratively with patients and families to deliver compassionate, safe, and efficient care in a busy hospital setting.

The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, and supporting the nursing team. A High School diploma or GED is required; BLS is mandatory, and SRNA is preferred.