Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant

Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs receptionist and clerical duties on assigned patient care unit(s). Coordinates services and supplies from other departments. Greets patients and visitors in a professional courteous manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Ensures proper assimilation of information by communicating effectively with patients, providers, and staff.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and flexibility by responding to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Nurse. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, point of care testing, dressing changes, and application of external monitoring devices.
• Provides assistance for data collection and entry of patient information into computer systems.
• Executes various departmental functions such as storage of supplies, ordering, and receipt.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job duties.