Patient Care Assistant

Med Center Health; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Kentucky seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide or assist with basic direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patients and families, delivering compassionate care and maintaining professional communication with the care team.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prefer CNA certification in Kentucky, with prior healthcare experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in Kentucky preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Nurse.
• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and flexibility by responding to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Duties may include vital signs, weights, assisting with ADLs, patient transfers, point of care testing, dressing changes, and monitoring devices.

Skills

Basic patient care

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and flexibility by responding to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Nurse. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, point of care testing, dressing changes, and application of external monitoring devices.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job duties.