Patient Care Assistant - Centerpoint Medical Center
HCA Midwest Health System
Independence, Missouri
Centerpoint offers a strong teamwork environment that values you and allows you to do what you do best. You will join a respected team of professionals who provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
Our employees are actively involved in making Centerpoint a positive place for our patients and each other. Plus, youll be joining us at a particularly exciting time!
Description
Working under the supervision of a nursing, the Patient Care Assistant performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The positions tasks and responsibilities include:
Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene.
Serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding.
Transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments.
Assists patients in ambulating.
Takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O.
Performs non sterile dressing changes.
Passes and collects bed pans.
Changes bed linens.
Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certifications: BLS required. Missouri C.N.A. certification is required.
Experience: None required, prior experience as a nursing assistant in a hospital setting is preferred.
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