Patient Care Assistant, 1900-0730, weekend requirements - Requisition #332088

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a candidate to monitor patients in a clinical setting. Duties include observing patients, assisting with clinical tests and procedures, and documenting observations. The ideal candidate must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, with strong communication skills and the ability to handle various patient care situations. Exposure to potentially stressful environments is expected. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to assist with patient needs in Marshall, Michigan.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Ability to distinguish sounds and stay awake.
• Ability to write and speak clearly.

Responsibilities

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and exemplary effort.
• Documents observations and assists with patient care.
• Observes ambulatory patients at all times.

Skills

Ability to distinguish sounds

Ability to write and speak clearly

Concentrate for protracted periods

Sensitivity to cultural and spiritual influences

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

All CDC recommended vaccines are required vaccinations at Oaklawn. Seasonally, and upon determination of Senior leadership, the Influenza Vaccine may be mandatory; in those years, compliance is required. For all vaccines, Religious Exemptions and Medical Contraindications are available.

Job Summary: Observes patient in room with an unobstructed view of the patient.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Refers patient requests to nursing staff using the call light.
• Sits with patient during clinical tests or procedures.
• Observes ambulatory patients at all times; to bathroom and other areas that are allowed.
• Straightens bed linens assists with changing linens as needed.
• Assists with meal trays set up.
• Assists with stocking servers for patient rooms when no patient assignment.
• Documents observations.
• Assists with updating out of date logs when no patient assignment is in place.

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or GED.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to distinguish sounds and stay awake. Ability to write and speak clearly, concentrate for protracted periods and work with diverse patient and staff populations with sensitivity to cultural and spiritual influences impacting patient care.

Working Conditions: Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients.

Physical Requirements: Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Constantly sit, reach, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 1 to 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068