Patient Care Assistant — Compassionate Medical Support

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health seeks a patient care assistant to support the nursing team along the Gulf Coast. You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help maintain clean patient rooms and equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support at hire. Experience may be substituted by relevant training; 20+ hours per week position with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support upon hire required.
• Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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.
• Runs unit errands as needed.
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Answers patient call lights promptly; keeps hallway clear of equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire

Job description

USA Health seeks a patient care assistant to support the nursing team along the Gulf Coast. You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help maintain clean patient rooms and equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support at hire. Experience may be substituted by relevant training; 20+ hours per week position with benefits eligibility.