Patient Care Tech - Vital Signs & Mobility Support

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Nursing Unlicensed aide to provide hygienic care and assist with routine patient tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with admissions, repositioning patients every two hours, helping with meals, and documenting care in the EMR system. BLS within orientation is required.

High School diploma or equivalent is required; prior healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory as training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within orientation and kept current.
• Experience with vital signs and basic patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights and respond to patient needs.
• Record vitals and assist with admissions and transfers.
• Reposition patients every two hours and assist with mobility.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and hygiene.
• Enter orders into EMR and assist with procedures as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygienic care

Patient assistance

Documentation

Telemetry setup

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Nursing Unlicensed aide to provide hygienic care and assist with routine patient tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with admissions, repositioning patients every two hours, helping with meals, and documenting care in the EMR system. BLS within orientation is required.

High School diploma or equivalent is required; prior healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory as training is provided.