Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - 20+ Hrs

USA Health; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama Health System is seeking a patient care assistant to support RNs and LPNs. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining clean patient spaces, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and BCLS upon hire; relevant experience may substitute. This position emphasizes infection control and safety, 20 hours or more per week, and is part of a team delivering compassionate Gulf

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
• 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
• Answers patient call lights promptly
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment
• Distributes water and ice
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections
• Takes and records vital signs and weight
• Records accurate intake and output
• Signs/initials documentation
• Documents patient turns and repositioning
• Reports any skin condition to RN
• Assist with completion of daily flow sheet
• Accesses and accurately 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

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements

Job description

The University of South Alabama Health System is seeking a patient care assistant to support RNs and LPNs. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining clean patient spaces, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and BCLS upon hire; relevant experience may substitute. This position emphasizes infection control and safety, 20 hours or more per week, and is part of a team delivering compassionate Gulf