Compassionate Patient Care Partner

Montgomery College; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, monitor vital signs, and assist with daily living activities. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a clinical team.

Responsibilities include documenting patient information, transcribing orders when required, and maintaining infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Obtains vital signs, intake and outputs, and daily weight.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, bathing and toileting.
• May transcribe physician orders and relay messages to staff.
• Adheres to infection control standards and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with basic care needs and evaluates patient conditions.
• Reports abnormal findings to the nurse or charge nurse.
• Documents patient information and ensures timely communication within the care team.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL support

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, monitor vital signs, and assist with daily living activities. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a clinical team.

Responsibilities include documenting patient information, transcribing orders when required, and maintaining infection control standards.