Vital Signs & Patient Care Assistant

CO044 Memorial Hospital Pembroke

Pembroke (KY)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a patient care assistant who supports the RN by performing basic clinical tasks and ensuring patient comfort. You will monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, clean and dignified environment for those in our care.

The role requires three months of patient care experience or completion of a formal training program, plus BLS certifications.

Qualifications

Three (3) months of patient care experience or completion of a formal training program.
EKG and phlebotomy competencies required within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Monitors patient status and response.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Assist with transporting patients, as needed.
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Additional duties as assigned.
Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.