Compassionate Care Partner — Patient Care Aide

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Orientation and in-services

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking a Care Partner to assist the nurse in delivering patient care on our unit. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL support, data entry into the electronic medical record, and maintaining supplies.

You will communicate with patients, families, and staff, adhere to safety protocols, infection control, and participate in team-based care to ensure a calm, safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant certification (or completion) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse in providing patient care and support activities.
• Take vital signs, monitor input/output, and assist with activities of daily living; document data in the EMR.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and collect lab specimens per policy.
• Notify the nurse of changes in patient condition and maintain supplies in patient rooms and med rooms.
• Maintain safety by following procedures, adhering to infection control policies, and minimizing noise in the unit.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff; report patient responses to interventions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking a Care Partner to assist the nurse in delivering patient care on our unit. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL support, data entry into the electronic medical record, and maintaining supplies.

You will communicate with patients, families, and staff, adhere to safety protocols, infection control, and participate in team-based care to ensure a calm, safe environment for patients.