Acute Care Assistant - Telemetry
About The Position
The Acute Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure. Primary tasks include patient hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKGs, ambulating, and other basic patient care activities as directed. The assistant maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. The role also involves safely handling infectious materials to protect patients and employees.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least one of the following: EMT-2 Paramedic experience; current enrollment in nursing school prerequisite courses; current enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant training; prior Skilled Nursing Facility or in-home care experience; clinical volunteer experience; or an equivalent combination of education or clinical experience. Military-equivalent combinations of education and experience are accepted.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to provide personal care to patients compassionately and with care.
- Ability to position and/or transfer patients.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Acute Nursing Assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure, under the direction of an RN.
- Provide patient hygiene and support activities of daily living.
- Provide nutritional support.
- Measure vital signs and perform EKGs.
- Assist patients with ambulating and other basic patient care activities as directed.
- Interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
- Safely handle infectious materials to protect patients and employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
