Unit Care Assistant — Clinical Support Pro

Northeast Georgia Medical Center; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Unit Assistant to provide clerical and patient-care support across units, maintaining patient records, assisting with supplies and equipment, and facilitating communications under nurse supervision.

The role involves caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, adhering to population-specific guidelines and patient safety goals while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or transcript showing completion of at least sophomore year.
• Minimum experience: 1 year as nursing assistant, patient care technician, or unit assistant; nursing students may qualify.
• Other: additional qualifications not specified in the listing.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and report basic patient data (vital signs, weight, etc.).
• Assist with mobility, hygiene, ADL, and comfort per procedures.
• Monitor intake and output and document accordingly.
• Notify licensed staff of physical or mental status changes.
• Organize care and set priorities per physician and nursing orders.
• Document patient data accurately in the EMR and communicate with team.
• Respond to patient calls and coordinate with staff to fulfill requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Unit Assistant to provide clerical and patient-care support across units, maintaining patient records, assisting with supplies and equipment, and facilitating communications under nurse supervision.

The role involves caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, adhering to population-specific guidelines and patient safety goals while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, efficient care.