Patient Care Assistant: Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, positioning and documentation in the EMR. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with adherence to infection prevention policies and safety protocols.

The position involves assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, and routine tasks to ensure patient comfort and safety, including proper use of equipment and lifting assistance in a

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and ambulation.
• Measures and documents vital signs and intake/output in EMR.
• Performs rounding and communicates observations to RN.
• Supports admission, transfer and discharge processes with room setup and patient belongings.
• Manages supplies and transports items as directed; maintains nursing area stock.
• Assists with patient positioning and lifting with appropriate devices and teamwork.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, positioning and documentation in the EMR. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with adherence to infection prevention policies and safety protocols.

The position involves assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, and routine tasks to ensure patient comfort and safety, including proper use of equipment and lifting assistance in a