Patient Care Tech Med Surg

Ascension; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients under the nursing team. You will assist with movement, personal care, daily activities, and maintain patient records while keeping rooms clean and stocked.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, 1 year of relevant experience, and BLS provider certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings to nursing staff and documents necessary records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and equipment organized.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients under nursing guidance.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and report to the care team.
• Maintain accurate patient records and stocked environments.

Skills

Patient movement

Personal care

Vital signs observation

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable experience

Job description

• Deliver essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety under the guidance of our nursing team.
• Safely assist patients with movement, positioning, and transfers to promote healing and independence.
• Empower patients by assisting with personal care and daily activities, maintaining their dignity and quality of life.
• Monitor and report key changes in a patient's physical or emotional status to nursing staff, serving as a crucial set of eyes and ears for the care team.
• Maintain precise patient records and uphold a clean, organized, and fully-stocked environment to ensure seamless clinical operations.

Your future role at a glance

• Deliver essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety under the guidance of our nursing team.
• Safely assist patients with movement, positioning, and transfers to promote healing and independence.
• Empower patients by assisting with personal care and daily activities, maintaining their dignity and quality of life.
• Monitor and report key changes in a patient's physical or emotional status to nursing staff, serving as a crucial set of eyes and ears for the care team.
• Maintain precise patient records and uphold a clean, organized, and fully-stocked environment to ensure seamless clinical operations.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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