Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking dedicated Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant to support nurses and care for patients. You will take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and ensure clean rooms as part of a collaborative care team.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, BCLS certification on hire, and the ability to work schedules of 20 hours or more per week. Comparable education/experience substitutions may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living.
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms.
• Cleans equipment between each patient use.
• Operates unit equipment as required.
• Runs unit errands as needed.
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Answers 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.
• Takes and records vital signs and weight.
• Records intake and output (NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.).
• Signs/initials documentation.
• Documents patient turns and repositioning.
• Reports any skin condition to RN.
• Assists with completion of daily flow sheet.
• Responds to overhead pages.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned.
• Accesses and maintains electronic and paper medical records.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking dedicated Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant to support nurses and care for patients. You will take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and ensure clean rooms as part of a collaborative care team.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, BCLS certification on hire, and the ability to work schedules of 20 hours or more per week. Comparable education/experience substitutions may apply.