Patient Care Assistant — Acute Care & Vital Signs

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support nursing staff. The role includes accurate documentation, monitoring of vital signs, and ensuring a safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges, communicating effectively with patients and family, and maintaining supply and unit cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and coworkers.
• Must be able to lift 25–60 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for all body systems including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care and linen changes.
• Assist with pre- and post-op/procedure care and post-mortem care.
• Assist with ambulation and exercises; transfer and transportation of patients.
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, weights and documents via charting.
• Assist in admission, transfer, discharge processes and explain the environment to patients.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support nursing staff. The role includes accurate documentation, monitoring of vital signs, and ensuring a safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges, communicating effectively with patients and family, and maintaining supply and unit cleanliness.