Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, transfers, and use of monitoring equipment in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Previous healthcare experience is preferred and a high school diploma or equivalent is desired. Kentucky CNA certification is preferred but not required, with on-the-job training available as

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Nurse. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, point of care testing, dressing changes, and application of external monitoring devices.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and flexibility by responding to varying and unpredictable situations.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Med Center Health in Bowling Green is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, transfers, and use of monitoring equipment in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Previous healthcare experience is preferred and a high school diploma or equivalent is desired. Kentucky CNA certification is preferred but not required, with on-the-job training available as