Patient Care Assistant

AHMC HealthCare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare in Anaheim, California, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist licensed nurses in patient care duties. Responsibilities include daily patient care activities, recording patient vital signs, and ensuring safety and comfort. Candidates should have a current BLS certification and prior experience or nursing education.

Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on quality patient care and effective communication in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• 6 months of previous Nursing Assistant experience or completion of nursing education program.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN/LVN in providing patient care.
• Record and report patient observations.
• Provide assistance in daily patient needs.
• Ensure safety and comfort of patients.

Skills

Patient care assistance

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

CNA certification preferred

Completion of the first quarter of an RN or LVN program

Job description

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, this position assists the RN/LVN in the provision of patient care including patient data collection, oral care, bathing, assistance with ambulating and toileting. This position participates in quality patient care delivery, efficient patient flow and effective communication with the health care team. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to patient care.
• Provides assistance in activities of patients' daily needs.
• Records and reports observations of patients to immediate supervisor, including, but not limited to, temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, daily intake and output, and pain.
• Transports patients, equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of patients for treatment and examination.
• Provides for the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely, responsibly and competently use equipment, supplies, and perform delegated therapeutic/diagnostic interventions.
• Obtains non-narcotic medications from pharmacy as requested by RN/Physicians in urgent/emergent situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current BLS (American Heart Association)
• Certification (CNA) preferred.
• 6 months previous Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant experience and/or completion of the first quarter of an RN or LVN nursing education program.