Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and assist nursing staff with vital signs and room preparation.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, vigilance in monitoring conditions, and willingness to accept coaching to ensure patient safety and comfort. Opportunity to contribute to a historic Lexington hospital.

Formación

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA is required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output.
• Obtains and records daily weight.
• Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter.

Conocimientos

Vital signs monitoring

Daily living assistance

Patient hygiene

Weight measurement

Glucose monitoring

Educación

High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Herramientas

Blood glucose meter

Descripción del empleo

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and assist nursing staff with vital signs and room preparation.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, vigilance in monitoring conditions, and willingness to accept coaching to ensure patient safety and comfort. Opportunity to contribute to a historic Lexington hospital.