Compassionate Patient Care Partner

Arkansas Heart Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital is seeking a patient-focused aide to assist clinical teams under RN supervision. The role covers patient support, specimen handling coordination with the Laboratory, and maintenance duties in a care-driven environment.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, aiding with admissions, assisting with ADLs, and ensuring safety and comfort. CNA/MA/paramedic certifications are preferred, with required BLS and basic EKG skills within set timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA, MA, and/or paramedic certification preferred; BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients courteously and help them feel comfortable.
• Assist with admission process (ID band, computer info, consent form).
• Assist with patient care in a safe, comforting environment.
• Respond promptly to patient needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living: meals, bathing, hygiene.
• Assist with ROM exercises and progressive ambulation as directed by RN.
• Assist with positioning and transferring patients; transport as needed.
• Report changes in condition to the RN promptly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and standard precautions.
• Perform Point of Care procedures per policy and document QC standards.

Skills

EKG skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNA certification

MA certification

Paramedic certification

NREMT paramedic certification

BLS certification

Basic EKG skills

Job description

Arkansas Heart Hospital is seeking a patient-focused aide to assist clinical teams under RN supervision. The role covers patient support, specimen handling coordination with the Laboratory, and maintenance duties in a care-driven environment.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, aiding with admissions, assisting with ADLs, and ensuring safety and comfort. CNA/MA/paramedic certifications are preferred, with required BLS and basic EKG skills within set timelines.