Compassionate Patient Care Specialist

sluhn; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and participate in data collection, planning and implementation of care.

The role requires assisting in activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation and collaboration with licensed personnel for plan execution. Responsibilities include communicating patient changes to the unit team, restocking supplies, and supporting unit-based performance improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Health care specialty training preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs and intake/output measurements.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.
• Communicates changes in patients' conditions to the care team.
• Restocks unit supplies and maintains equipment.
• Assists in orienting and educating new staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Health care specialty training preferred

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and participate in data collection, planning and implementation of care.

The role requires assisting in activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation and collaboration with licensed personnel for plan execution. Responsibilities include communicating patient changes to the unit team, restocking supplies, and supporting unit-based performance improvements.