Patient Care Assistant - Haywood Med/Surg, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Clyde, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Assistant – Med/Surg
PRN
Your experience matters
Haywood Regional Medical Cetner is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Care Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Join our team in a 39-bed Medical Surgical unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). With a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio, you will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
How you’ll contribute
Complete the in-house Nurse Aide training program satisfactorily by meeting all program requirements, including the clinical component. (Required to successfully complete next available class.) This paid educational program will prepare you to be a Nursing Assistant in the hospital setting. This program consists of classroom and clinical instruction. You will learn to assist nursing staff with the direct day to day care of patients and families by performing a variety of patient care duties as well as providing and maintaining positive interactions with every patient/family/visitor you encounter.

Requirements

• Complete the in-house Nurse Aide training program satisfactorily by meeting all program requirements, including the clinical component. (Required to successfully complete next available class.)
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak)

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Registered in NC as a CNAI with in 6-months of completing training program

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked.
• Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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