Patient Care Assistant - Hands-On Medical Support

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site orientation

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed nurses in caring for medically ill patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Under direct supervision, you will perform routine direct patient care, maintain a clean and safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living. Orientation is required during the first full week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and BLS certification is required prior to patient care.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Minimum six months experience for float pool assignments.
• BLS certification required prior to performing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Care of medically ill acute or sub-acute patients as directed by a licensed nurse.
• Performs direct patient care and reports changes in patient condition.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and supports with activities of daily living.
• Assists with mobility, nutrition, hydration, toileting, and data gathering including vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed nurses in caring for medically ill patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Under direct supervision, you will perform routine direct patient care, maintain a clean and safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living. Orientation is required during the first full week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and BLS certification is required prior to patient care.