Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Licking Memorial Health Systems

Newark (OH)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading non-profit healthcare organization serving Licking County. LMHS offers comprehensive patient care services, including emergency, home health, cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

This role supports Registered Nurses in providing safe, compassionate care in a community hospital setting. Under supervision, performs patient care activities, lifts and transfers patients, collects specimens, tracks vitals, and maintains accurate EMR

Qualifications

Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED.
Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
Maintain CPR certification.
STNA, NA or MA licensure preferred.
Obtain/maintain electronic medical record documentation skills.
Work independently and professionally.
Obtain/maintain 12 lead ECG testing proficiency.
LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC; may require annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Responsibilities

Lifts, transfers, and transports patients safely to an inpatient bed and to/from ancillary departments.
Collect, perform and document urine and glucometer tests and related quality controls.
Collect, label, and enter specimens.
Provide one-to-one monitoring for high-risk patients when requested by RN or physician.
Obtain vitals and weights.
Record documentation in the electronic medical record.
Enter work orders in the computer.
Stock supplies at bedside.