Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 36,506; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical department. This entry-level role requires assisting with patient care, daily living activities, and documenting care activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and current BLS or CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it within six weeks. The position offers a salary range of $17.00 to $26.50 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care, treatments, and procedures under nurse direction.
• Assist with daily living activities such as feeding, ambulating, and turning.
• Document patient care activities accurately and promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Ability to document patient care activities

Education

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical

Patient Care Assistant (Medical Surgical) Duties

• Under the direction of the nurse, perform patient care, treatments and procedures within training and competence level.
• Provide the patient assistance with activities of daily living such as feeding, ambulating, turning, and positioning.
• Assist the RN with the collection of patient data such as, but not limited to, the following examples: blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pulse oximetry, patient weight, intake & output, blood glucose and urine testing.
• Promptly and courteously respond to patient call lights and provide the patient assistance within the scope of the position.
• Consistently conduct patient care rounds and observe patient activity. Notify the nurse immediately when a change in patient condition is identified.
• Accurately and promptly document patient care activities in the medical record.
• Recognize the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and take the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Clean, organize, and restock the patient room and department work area.
• Complete all assigned education, training, and learning requirements within the scheduled time frame.

Patient Care Assistant (Medical Surgical) Requirements

• Entry Level
• High School or Equivalent (GED)
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

Salary Range

$17.00 to $26.50/hr (based on experience)

• Evening and night shift differential available