Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama, seeks compassionate care team members to assist patients with daily living activities and vital sign monitoring. You will work under RN/LPN supervision across multiple clinical areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean rooms, documenting care, and adhering to infection control standards, safety protocols, and hospital procedures. Regular attendance and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from RN/LPN.
• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Maintains clean stocked areas and patient rooms.
• Cleans equipment between patients.
• Operates unit equipment as required.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Responds to patient call lights promptly.
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment.
• Distributes water and ice.
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections.
• Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring.
• Records vital signs and weight; intake/output.
• Signs and initials documentation; documents patient turns and repositioning.
• Reports skin condition to RN; completes daily flow sheet.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama, seeks compassionate care team members to assist patients with daily living activities and vital sign monitoring. You will work under RN/LPN supervision across multiple clinical areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean rooms, documenting care, and adhering to infection control standards, safety protocols, and hospital procedures. Regular attendance and adaptability are essential.