Patient Care Assistant- Medical Unit

Midland Health • Midland, TX

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About The Position

Primarily responsible for delivering non-clinical care to adult and/or pediatric patients, as well as clinical care delegated by licensed nurses and within the scope of practice. The role promotes positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families, and other visitors.

The position is full time on the day shift, scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Staff follow established workflows for non-clinical and clinical care, communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members, and help maintain a safe environment through handwashing and adherence to infection control policies. Professionalism includes maintaining current AEDs and other competencies, following dress code policies, and participating in the orientation of new team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear.
• Lifting limited to 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

• For work in the Total Joint Center, complete eight hours of hospital-provided continuing education upon hire and annually. The education focuses on care of total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement patients, as well as elective spine surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Follow established workflows and processes for delivering non-clinical and clinical care.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and families, physicians, and other healthcare team members, including providing education.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, families, and coworkers by practicing handwashing and following infection control policies.
• Maintain professionalism, including current AEDs and other competencies, adherence to dress code policies, and participation in the orientation of new team members.
• Deliver non-clinical care to adult and/or pediatric patients.
• Provide clinical care delegated by licensed nurses and within the scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

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