Patient Care Assistant-Behavioral Health

LifePoint Health • Muscle Shoals, AL

111d

About The Position

Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the assigned patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. In addition, may perform other duties specific to the unit assigned.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years previous relevant experience preferred
• Requires completion of a health care provider BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR course within the first two weeks of employment
• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
• Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmental
• Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

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