Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & ADL Support

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks compassionate nursing assistants to support patient care across units. You will assist with activities of daily living, document vital signs, and collaborate with RNs/LPNs to ensure safety and comfort.

This role emphasizes infection control, patient dignity, and timely reporting of changes in condition. Applicants must have a high school diploma and BCLS certification; substitution rules apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living.
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms.
• Cleans equipment between each patient use.
• Operates unit equipment as required.
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Answers patient call lights promptly.
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment.
• Distributes water and ice.
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections.
• Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring.
• Takes and records vital signs and weight.
• Records accurate intake and output.
• Signs/initials documentation.
• Documents patient turns and repositioning.
• Reports any skin condition to RN.
• Assists with completion of daily flow sheet.
• Responds to overhead pages.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned.
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks compassionate nursing assistants to support patient care across units. You will assist with activities of daily living, document vital signs, and collaborate with RNs/LPNs to ensure safety and comfort.

This role emphasizes infection control, patient dignity, and timely reporting of changes in condition. Applicants must have a high school diploma and BCLS certification; substitution rules apply.