Mobility Tech

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is hiring a patient care assistant to support nurses by turning and repositioning patients on established schedules to prevent pressure ulcers. You will help maintain patient comfort and safety during procedures and communicate any concerns to the nursing team promptly.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; healthcare experience is preferred and CNA certification is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and move patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with turning and repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Monitor patients' skin for signs of redness or breakdown and report concerns.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during repositioning procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Assist nurses and other medical staff with the regular turning and repositioning of patients according to established schedules and protocols to prevent pressure ulcers and other medical complications. Ensure patient comfort and safety during all repositioning procedures. Monitor patients' skin for signs of redness, breakdown, or pressure injuries and report any concerns to the nursing staff immediately.

Other information:

High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus but not required. Ability to lift and move patients safely. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely. Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physically demanding tasks. Must be reliable and punctual.

This job will be authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

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