Compassionate Patient Care Aide - Day Shift

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing staff in delivering patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring patient safety without direct exposure to body fluids or contained devices.

Responsibilities include patient transport, mobility assistance, sitter duties, and continuous visual monitoring within the hospital environment, supporting a high standard of care across units.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• Nurse Helper training must be completed prior to orientation on the nursing unit.
• Standard WELLE training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nursing staff in delivery of patient care under RN direction.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living while avoiding exposure to body fluids or devices containing body fluids.
• Performs patient transport, mobility assistance, sitter duties, and visual monitoring within the hospital.

Skills

Patient transport

Mobility assistance

Sitter duties

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nurse Helper training

Job description

BayCare Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing staff in delivering patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring patient safety without direct exposure to body fluids or contained devices.

Responsibilities include patient transport, mobility assistance, sitter duties, and continuous visual monitoring within the hospital environment, supporting a high standard of care across units.