Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs, ADLs & Team Support

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

USA Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff on the assigned unit in Mobile, AL. Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, documenting intake/output, and maintaining clean patient rooms. Must adhere to infection control and safety standards and be punctual.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training provided. Regular attendance and ability to work 20+ hours per week as per department needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute for education.
• Comparable education/experience may substitute as well.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Records intake and output.
• Maintains clean patient rooms and stocked areas.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Ensures infection control and safety standards.
• Responds to patient call lights promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

USA Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff on the assigned unit in Mobile, AL. Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, documenting intake/output, and maintaining clean patient rooms. Must adhere to infection control and safety standards and be punctual.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training provided. Regular attendance and ability to work 20+ hours per week as per department needs.