- Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit.
- Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered.
- Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver.
- Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of nurse.
- Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered.
- Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required
- 6 months in acute care experience Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred
Core Competencies
Demonstrates proficiency in providing patient care tasks, including personal care, vital signs monitoring, and documentation, while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams under supervision. Holds essential certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and possesses relevant experience in acute care settings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
- Patient Care Services
- Acute Care Experience
- Medical Record Documentation
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Patient Care Tasks
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living
- Intake and Output Management
- Ambulation Assistance
- Patient Care Plan Implementation
- Observation and Reporting
- Documentation Accuracy
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Patient Interaction
Certifications & Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Industry Keywords
- Healthcare Setting
- Acute Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Growth and Development Principles