Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Dept.

Midland Health • Midland, TX

4h

About The Position

Primarily responsible for delivering non-clinical care to adult and/or pediatric patients and providing clinical care as delegated by licensed nurses and within the scope of practice. Promotes positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other visitors. This is a full-time night-shift role, scheduled 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential responsibilities satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear.
• Lifting limit is 35 pounds for clinical staff and 50 pounds for non-clinical staff; use an assisted-lift device or obtain assistance for lifts exceeding the applicable limit.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Follow established workflows and processes for delivering non-clinical and clinical care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other healthcare team members, including providing education.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and coworkers, including handwashing and adherence to infection-control policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism, maintain current AEDs and other competencies, follow dress-code policies, and participate in orienting new team members.
• Provide clinical care as delegated by licensed nurses and within the scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED