Compassionate Orthopedic Patient Care Assistant

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities and assist nursing staff in monitoring health conditions.

You will help with hygiene, mobility, and feeding, while also documenting intake/output and daily weights. CPR certification (BLS) is required upon hire, and a compassionate, observant approach is essential for patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon 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.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Hygiene assistance

Mobility assistance

Feeding patients

Education

High School Diploma / GED

BLS CPR Certification (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily activities and assist nursing staff in monitoring health conditions.

You will help with hygiene, mobility, and feeding, while also documenting intake/output and daily weights. CPR certification (BLS) is required upon hire, and a compassionate, observant approach is essential for patient comfort and safety.