Entry-Level Paramedical Assistant - Patient Care

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, seeks a Para-Medical Assistant I to provide direct patient care at Kalaupapa on Molokai. Under supervision of a nurse or physician, you will assist patients with daily living activities, take vital signs, and report significant changes.

The role includes admissions, transfers, discharges, and escorting patients to designated areas. Responsibilities also cover assisting with physical examinations and rehabilitation, collecting specimens, supporting

Qualifications

• Patience, tact and even temperament in dealing with others.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of RN, LPN, or physician.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and take vital signs.
• Assist in admissions, transfers and discharges; escort patients to designated areas.
• Assist with physical exams and rehabilitation programs; collect specimens.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; assist with recreational activities.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Even temperament

Productive habits

Job description

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, seeks a Para-Medical Assistant I to provide direct patient care at Kalaupapa on Molokai. Under supervision of a nurse or physician, you will assist patients with daily living activities, take vital signs, and report significant changes.

The role includes admissions, transfers, discharges, and escorting patients to designated areas. Responsibilities also cover assisting with physical examinations and rehabilitation, collecting specimens, supporting