Patient Care Partner

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital is seeking a Regular, full-time Healthcare Support role to assist the clinical team with patient care tasks, including ambulation, feeding, and toileting, under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will perform clerical duties and support patient procedures and testing, while maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information and ensuring quality care across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• CNA/Medical Assistant/PCA or similar program preferred.
• Experience in acute care setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team with patient care tasks under RN direction.
• Perform clerical duties and help with patient procedures and testing as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Patient care basics

Ambulation

Feeding

Toileting

Clerical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/Medical Assistant/PCA program preferred

Job description

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

Regular

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Summary

Assists clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient focused care model and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Provides clerical functions, basic patient care functions such as ambulation, feeding, toileting, as well as technical functions to support patient procedures and testing. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.

Education/Experience

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required (if hired after January 1, 2003). Completion of CNA program, Medical Assistant Program, PCA or like program preferred. 6 months to 1 year continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification

BLS certification required prior to end of orientation. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.