PATIENT CARE AIDE
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM•Blytheville, AR
About The Position
The Patient Care Aide maintains a safe environment for patients, the unit, and coworkers and assists licensed personnel with supportive functions and activities related to the plan of care. The role supports patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. The aide interacts directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living needs. The position is listed as 7 p.m.–7 a.m. and safety sensitive.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS (Basic Life Support).
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, the unit, and coworkers.
- Assist licensed personnel with supportive functions and activities related to the plan of care.
- Provide patients with comfort and transportation.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including meal delivery, turning, ambulation, fresh water, and nourishment between meals.
- Help patients with personal hygiene, including use of bedpans and assistance with baths, shampoos, and showers.
- Provide adjunct care, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings, and therapeutic baths.
- Check vital signs and record daily information in patients’ charts.
- Assist nurses and other staff as needed.
- Follow professional standards, policies, and procedures, and comply with federal, state, local, and Joint Commission requirements.
- Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
