Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Vital Signs

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with daily life activities and basic care. You will support nursing staff with vital signs and room preparation, contributing to compassionate patient care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR/BLS certification. The role emphasizes vigilance, coaching receptiveness, and a patient-centered approach in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA is required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS) certification is required upon hire.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and vital sign monitoring.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Direct patient care

Observation and coaching

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with daily life activities and basic care. You will support nursing staff with vital signs and room preparation, contributing to compassionate patient care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR/BLS certification. The role emphasizes vigilance, coaching receptiveness, and a patient-centered approach in a