Patient Care Assistant - 4th Floor - University Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support daily living activities and assist the healthcare team. You will report changes to nurses, maintain clean rooms, and document patient data in medical records. The role requires empathy, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification at hire. This on-site position emphasizes compassionate care and strict adherence to safety standards within our Gulf Coast

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; substitution possible with experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Comparable education/experience may substitute for the above.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Takes and records vital signs and weight.
• Maintains clean, stocked patient rooms and equipment.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN/LPN promptly.
• Documents in electronic medical records and paper records.
• Adheres to infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well‑being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
• Cleans equipment between each patient use
• Operates unit equipment as required
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
• Answers patient call lights promptly
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment
• Distributes water and ice
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections
• Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring
• Takes and records vital signs and weight
• Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
• Signs/initials documentation
• Documents patient turns and repositioning
• Reports any skin condition to RN
• Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
• Responds to overhead pages
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. HighThis role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. High
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills HighExcellent communication and interpersonal skills High
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting HighAbility to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting High
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities MediumStrong attention to detail and organizational abilities Medium
• Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping MediumBasic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping Medium
• Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors HighAbility to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors High

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.