Compassionate Med-Surg Patient Care Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health\'s Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant. You will support patients with daily living activities, assist nursing staff with vital signs, and help prepare patient rooms to create a safer, more comfortable environment.

If you are compassionate, diligent, and open to coaching, you will contribute to patient well-being and collaborate with RNs in a 52-bed facility recognized for teamwork and care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA required.
• Basic Life Support - CPR required upon hire.
• 1-3 years direct patient care experience required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR to be completed within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
• Monitors and records vital signs
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
• Obtains and records daily weight. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
• Reports changes in patient\'s status promptly to RN. Performs as patient care companion when needed

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Job description

CommonSpirit Health\'s Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant. You will support patients with daily living activities, assist nursing staff with vital signs, and help prepare patient rooms to create a safer, more comfortable environment.

If you are compassionate, diligent, and open to coaching, you will contribute to patient well-being and collaborate with RNs in a 52-bed facility recognized for teamwork and care.