Patient Care Attendant (24 or 36 Hours per Week)

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Nashville seeks a Patient Care Attendant to provide essential support to patients within a hospital setting. You will be responsible for patient safety and comfort, monitoring conditions, and assisting with daily activities. This role offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic team committed to advancing health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Less than 1 year required.
• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and report conditions to healthcare team.
• Assist with patient comfort, including meal preparation and changes.
• Identify and report any safety risks related to patients.

Skills

Patient Observation

Safety Awareness

Oral Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Attendant (24 or 36 Hours per Week)

Apply locations Nashville, TN

Posted 2 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: R-39720

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is celebrated. Our mission is to advance health and wellness through top programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: PCA Team 2

Job Summary:

Assigned to a patient under a healthcare provider’s orders within a hospital setting, performing tasks that promote the patient's comfort and safety as a key member of the healthcare team. Responsible for observing the patient, monitoring for behavioral issues, fall risks, disorientation, etc., and reporting observations to the licensed healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remain close to the patient at all times and call for help immediately if any risk is identified.
• Recognize acute changes in patient safety conditions.
• Report any changes in condition or observations to the healthcare team.
• Support patient care under the supervision of the healthcare team, including assisting with linen changes, meal tray preparation, and filling water pitchers.

Technical Capabilities:

• Contract Negotiating (Fundamental Awareness)
• Patient Observation (Fundamental Awareness)
• Safety Awareness (Fundamental Awareness)
• Oral Communication (Fundamental Awareness)

Our clinical and nursing support roles are central to our mission of advancing personalized health. We foster a supportive environment that encourages excellence and professional growth. High-achieving employees find a rewarding career at Vanderbilt Health.

Position Qualifications:

• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

About Us

Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health.

Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities.

We seek individuals driven to make a difference. Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center and be part of a community that values collaboration, continuous learning, and discovery.