Compassionate Patient Care Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Vincent Morrilton is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, and preparing rooms.

You will perform direct patient care as delegated by RNs, assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and coordinate with unit staff. A high school diploma or GED plus CPR/BLS within 30 days is required; prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus CPR/BLS within 30 days.
• Prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Assist with personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output.
• Record daily weight and perform blood glucose testing.
• Report changes in patient status promptly to RN.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Perform unit housekeeping needs.
• Deliver specimens, pick up medications and other items.
• Act as receptionist for unit; limited use of hospital information systems.
• Check and document refrigerator temperatures and report variances.
• Update bed status and answer call lights/phones.
• Maintain a clean patient environment and ensure safety; communicate professionally with families and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

CPR/BLS

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Vincent Morrilton is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, and preparing rooms.

You will perform direct patient care as delegated by RNs, assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and coordinate with unit staff. A high school diploma or GED plus CPR/BLS within 30 days is required; prior experience is preferred.