Unit Assistant

Powers Health; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance and career support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses under supervision, performing delegated tasks and ensuring efficient unit operations.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, CPR when needed, safe patient handling, and clerical support; requires high school diploma, current BLS, EMR familiarity, and clerical experience. This part-time role is 0.4 FTE with a 32-hour pay period.

Qualifications

• High school level coursework or equivalent required.
• Verbal communication to interact with medical staff, patients and visitors.
• Knowledge/experience with unit secretary, medical assistant, or healthcare-related courses preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Current BLS provider.
• Ability to care for patients across ages.
• Healthcare terminology knowledge preferred.
• Six months to one year clerical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing personnel in maintaining unit efficiency and adheres to policies.
• Assists with patient care under the direction of RN or LPN.
• Demonstrates skills required for the acute care environment.
• Initiates CPR when necessary.
• Provides basic patient care including lifting, turning, and transporting as directed.
• Adheres to safety regulations and Universal Precautions.
• Assists with linen handling for discharge or transfer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Basic patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current BLS provider

Medical terminology knowledge

Clerical experience 6–12 months

Tools

Electronic medical record system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

St. Mary Medical Center · Intermediate Care

Hobart , IN

Hours/Pay Period: 32

FTE: 0.4

St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Indiana

Position Summary

Under the supervision of an RN and according to established practices and procedures, facilitates the provision of patient care by performing specific tasks and support functions as delegated by tlhe staff RN and or LPN.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists nursing personnel in maintaining efficient and effective unit operations consistent with unit/department policies.
• Assists with the facilitation of patient care under the direction of the Staff RN or LPN
• Possesses and demonstrates skills required for the acute care environment.
• Initiates CPR when necessary
• Assists in providing basic care to patients i.e. Lifting, turning, and transporting patients as directed.
• Adheres to safety regulations by using Universal Precautions.
• Assists with striping linens from beds upon discharge, transfer, or as directed to prepare for cleaning.

Education/Experience

• The level of knowledge ordinarily acquired through the completion of high school level course work or equivalent required.
• The verbal communication skill necessary to effectively communicate with medical staff, visitors, patients, and all levels of Hospital personnel that may include times of sensitive situations.
• Knowledge and or experience equivalent to that acquired through unit secretary, medical assistant and or Healthcare profession courses preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of electronic medical record system
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Current BLS provider
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served
• Previous work experience with medical terminology or completion of medical terminology course preferred.
• Six month to one year clerical experience required.

Comprehensive Benefits Program (available to positions of 0.7/56 hours bi-weekly or higher) (Not all inclusive)

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage options
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness, reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
• Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.

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