Compassionate Patient Care Associate

CO044 Memorial Hospital Pembroke; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a patient care assistant under RN supervision to perform basic care, monitor vitals, and support procedures including EKG testing and phlebotomy. Responsibilities include maintaining clean patient areas, assisting with ADLs, transporting patients, and reporting changes to nursing staff.

Requires BLS certification and completion of a basic training program; 3 months of patient care preferred.

Qualifications

• No degree required
• BLS certifications required (American Heart Association)
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies required within 6 months of hire
• Three months of patient care experience or completion of a formal training program

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, and glucose measurements
• Keeps patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly
• Assists with ADLs (bathing, grooming, eating) and transports patients as needed
• Monitors patient status and reports abnormal findings to nursing staff
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety - ancillary/support

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

No degree required

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a patient care assistant under RN supervision to perform basic care, monitor vitals, and support procedures including EKG testing and phlebotomy. Responsibilities include maintaining clean patient areas, assisting with ADLs, transporting patients, and reporting changes to nursing staff.

Requires BLS certification and completion of a basic training program; 3 months of patient care preferred.