Patient Care Assistant II - Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist patients under the supervision of the LPN or RN, including hygiene, mobility, hydration, and daily needs while maintaining a clean, safe unit.

Responsibilities include recording vitals, communicating changes to the nurse, assisting with admissions/discharges, and ensuring patient privacy and comfort in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of nursing assistant work experience or substitutions listed.
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program; or Florida CNA certification; or Florida LPN license.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing; or Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic; or foreign licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutrition.
• Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintain safety and security of patients, families, self, and other healthcare team members.
• Assure patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follow standard precautions, wash hands between patients.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Take and record vital signs and document pertinent information.
• Communicate information and safety concerns to the RN and team.
• Participate in handoff report and hourly rounding.
• Provide exceptional service and care to patients, families, customers and team members.
• Demonstrate competency in unit-specific tasks.
• Maintain a clean, neat, safe nursing unit.
• Receive and process calls and guest requests.
• Transport and deliver items, equipment, medications throughout the facility.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant program

Florida CNA certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Graduate of approved nursing school

Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic licensure

Foreign licensure/certification

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist patients under the supervision of the LPN or RN, including hygiene, mobility, hydration, and daily needs while maintaining a clean, safe unit.

Responsibilities include recording vitals, communicating changes to the nurse, assisting with admissions/discharges, and ensuring patient privacy and comfort in a fast-paced hospital setting.