PATIENT CARE AIDE

Mchsys; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MCHSYS is seeking a Patient Care Aide for the overnight shift (7pm-7am) to help maintain a safe environment and support licensed personnel in delivering comprehensive patient care. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, mobility, and comfort, with a focus on reliability and patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, basic computer skills, and CNA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification or willingness to obtain BLS credential.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks.
• High school diploma or GED required; CNA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, including delivering meals and assisting with mobility.
• Help patients with personal hygiene; provide bedpans, baths, shampoos, and showers.
• Provide adjunct care such as ice packs, non-sterile dressings, and therapeutic baths.
• Monitor vital signs and document daily information in patient charts; assist nurses as needed.
• Adhere to professional standards and follow policies, procedures, and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

BLS certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA certification training

Job description

Description

Patient Care Aide 7pm-7am *Safety Sensitive

Maintains a safe environment for patient, unit, and coworkers. Assists licensed personnel by completing supportive functions for maximum patient outcomes. Assists licensed personnel by providing activities related to the plan of care to improve customer satisfaction and provide optimal outcomes. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

The PCA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.

Assist with daily living activities. This includes delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals.

• Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide patients with bedpans, help with baths, shampoos and showers
• Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths
• Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s chart Assist the nurses and other staff as needed
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, BLS Basic computer skills

Required, Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course preferred