Patient Care Assistant

Prime Healthcare • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Patient Care Assistant , also ref erred to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Med-Surg CNA. A Med Surg CNA will assist with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the Med Surg CNA, will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant License
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current

Nice To Haves

• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown , you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe
• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K
• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees