Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a patient care support member to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct contact with patients and families and supporting both direct and indirect patient care activities within a 24/7 health system.

The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and to perform duties that may include lifting and assisting with mobility, order processing, and patient safety tasks while adhering

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work variable and rotating shifts in a 24/7 health system.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to function in a busy healthcare environment and support nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with feeding, grooming, mobility, and daily activities.
• Educate patients and families as delegated by the nurse.
• Document and report patient data and care activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and assist with transports and clerical tasks.
• Communicate with hospital staff, physicians, patients, and families; handle routine orders during downtime.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-line phone system

Crisis response

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

RN program in progress

Job description

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a patient care support member to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct contact with patients and families and supporting both direct and indirect patient care activities within a 24/7 health system.

The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and to perform duties that may include lifting and assisting with mobility, order processing, and patient safety tasks while adhering