Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Day Shift

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefit package

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support bedside RN by obtaining vital signs, assisting with meals, baths, mobility, and linens. This full-time day role emphasizes compassionate patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will maintain safety using gait belts, alarms, and close monitoring, while upholding infection control standards. Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and completion of the IU Health PCA education program; advancement

Qualifications

• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or certification upon completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and handle high workload with accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and team interactions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist bedside RN with patient care tasks and monitor patient condition.
• Obtain vital signs and report changes promptly.
• Assist with meals, mobility, bathing, and linen changes.
• Maintain patient safety with alarms and gait belts and provide compassionate care.

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support bedside RN by obtaining vital signs, assisting with meals, baths, mobility, and linens. This full-time day role emphasizes compassionate patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will maintain safety using gait belts, alarms, and close monitoring, while upholding infection control standards. Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and completion of the IU Health PCA education program; advancement