Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care within a defined patient population. Under the guidance of a licensed nurse, you will assist with routine tasks and monitor patient conditions.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification within 90 days; Crisis Response Training within 6 months. Prior experience with medical terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 Or More Years Experience In Medical Terminology (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Emergency Center Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the nurses with direct-patient care.
• Communicates with and keeps manager informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
• Maintains established departmental, unit and hospital guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Follows established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Implements and maintains factors related to safety and effectiveness of patient outcomes.
• Administers necessary actions to comply with daily patient hygiene standards.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

Crisis Response Training

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care within a defined patient population. Under the guidance of a licensed nurse, you will assist with routine tasks and monitor patient conditions.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification within 90 days; Crisis Response Training within 6 months. Prior experience with medical terminology is preferred.