Acute Care Assistant- Med Surg

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

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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 role maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. It also requires safe handling of 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 prerequisite nursing-school courses; current enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant training; previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or in-home care; clinical volunteer experience; or an equivalent combination of education or clinical experience.
• Military equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate, caring manner.
• Ability to position and/or transfer patients.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Acute Nursing Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Provide nutritional support.
• Take 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.
• Handle infectious materials safely to protect patients and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED