Patient Care Assistant — Nurse Helper I

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Tampa seeks a Nurse Helper I to assist the nursing staff in delivering patient care under the supervision of an RN. This role supports direct patient care and coordinates with the care team to ensure timely, safe, and dignified patient experiences.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, reporting changes to the RN, and maintaining patient safety. Compliance with BLS, WELLE training, and Nurse Helper training is required, and the position is

Qualifications

• Completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Standard WELLE training is required.
• Must complete Nurse Helper training class prior to orientation on the nursing unit.
• HS Graduate or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivery of patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with patient care while avoiding contact with body fluids or devices containing fluids.
• Follow BayCare policies and Nurse Helper I role expectations.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Job description

BayCare Health System in Tampa seeks a Nurse Helper I to assist the nursing staff in delivering patient care under the supervision of an RN. This role supports direct patient care and coordinates with the care team to ensure timely, safe, and dignified patient experiences.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, reporting changes to the RN, and maintaining patient safety. Compliance with BLS, WELLE training, and Nurse Helper training is required, and the position is