Patient Care Assistant

Distro•Carmel, IN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant at Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center performs delegated patient care activities under the direction of an RN or medical staff member, following documented training and considering the patient’s age-specific needs. The role supports safe, accurate, high-quality treatment and efficient unit operations. The position is full-time and in-person. Local candidates are required.

Requirements

Minimum one year of healthcare experience.
Knowledge of procedures and protocols necessary for patient safety.
Understanding of common medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Flexibility with staffing and adaptability to changes in patient care practice.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to display empathy while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Tactful, constructive response to feedback and ability to work well with others.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED (Preferred).
One year prior experience in a healthcare-related field (Preferred).
Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform delegated patient care activities as directed by the RN or medical staff after documented training, aligned with the patient’s age-specific needs.
Document patient care accurately.
Participate in unit organization, cleaning, and safety activities.
Maintain unit supplies, prepare patient rooms and medical records, enter charges, and answer the multi-line telephone.
Answer patient questions about the treatment plan within the expected scope or refer questions to an RN when appropriate.
Make rounds and respond promptly to patient requests.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge as directed.