Patient Care Associate

Description

• →Provide compassionate support to patients by addressing needs, listening to concerns, and assisting with comfort and emotional well-being.
• →Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• →Respond promptly to call lights and communicate patient requests to nurses or other healthcare team members.
• →Monitor and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse or supervisor.
• →Escort and assist patients to various locations within the facility as needed.
• →Assist with meal service and monitor food and fluid intake.
• →Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, including room setup, equipment cleanup, and adherence to infection control practices.
• →Support nursing staff and other clinical team members with non-technical patient care tasks as assigned.
• →Assist with basic documentation related to patient care activities.
• →The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

High school diploma/GED

Experience in a healthcare or caregiving setting.

Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or Heartsaver (CPR) from the American Heart Association post-hire within three (3) months.