Patient Care Assistant — Compassionate, Tech-Savvy

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under the guidance of a Licensed Nurse. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and utilizing technology for patient charting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma/GED and preferably have previous experience in a hospital setting. Strong communication skills and adaptability are required. Join our dedicated team in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and staff.
• Adaptable to change and decisive.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical patient care under the direction of a Licensed Nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Communicates abnormal variances of data to staff.
• Participates in best practices for patient care.

Skills

Competency in technology and computers

Basic decision making skills

Professional communication

Emotional stability and maturity

Organizational and leadership ability

Education

High school graduate/GED

Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program

CPR certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care under the guidance of a Licensed Nurse. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and utilizing technology for patient charting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma/GED and preferably have previous experience in a hospital setting. Strong communication skills and adaptability are required. Join our dedicated team in Lake Charles, Louisiana.