Surgical Unit Patient Care Assistant II

Bayfrontstpete; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and routine treatments while maintaining a safe and clean unit.

The role requires education as a CNA/PSA or equivalent, BLS certification, and at least 1 year in healthcare or a nursing program graduate. Strong assessment and confidentiality skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of nursing assistant work experience may substitute for training requirements.
• Successful completion of one of several nursing-related programs or certifications listed.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Experience: 1 year in a relevant healthcare setting; graduates may have no experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutrition.
• Provide routine treatments and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality, and patient privacy.
• Follow standard precautions and wash hands between patients.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge, and document vitals and information.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Privacy & confidentiality

Hand hygiene

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with possible substitutions for training

Completion of Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant program or Florida CNA or LPN or nursing student with clinical rotation or graduate of nursing program or EMT/Paramedic or foreign licensure

Job description

Orlando Health in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and routine treatments while maintaining a safe and clean unit.

The role requires education as a CNA/PSA or equivalent, BLS certification, and at least 1 year in healthcare or a nursing program graduate. Strong assessment and confidentiality skills are essential.