Patient Support Assistant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Support Assistant (PSA) provides hands-on, non-medical care to adults in their homes, supporting activities of daily living (ADLs) and select health-related tasks permitted under agency policy. PSAs work independently in the home and follow individualized care plans to promote patient safety, comfort, and functional independence. This role requires successful completion of the agency’s internal PSA licensure program. The PSA collaborates with supervisors and communicates changes in patient condition promptly to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.

Requirements

Successful completion of the agency’s internal PSA licensure program.
High School Diploma or GED
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Patient Care - Advanced Support (Intermediate)
Safety & Risk Management (Intermediate)
Observation & Condition Reporting (Intermediate)
Care Plan Implementation (Foundational - Intermediate)
Professional Communication (Foundational - Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on ADL support including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, and safe meal assistance for adults requiring physical support.
Perform limited health-related tasks such as cueing for medication routines, supporting simple mobility exercises, and assisting with safe transfers using agency-approved techniques.
Independently deliver in-home care following the patient’s service plan and adapt tasks as needed to maintain safety while remaining within PSA scope.
Observe and report meaningful changes in patient condition, behavior, functional status, or home environment to the assigned supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
Implement safety and risk‑reduction practices such as fall‑prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for supporting adults with decreased mobility.
Maintain accurate service documentation according to agency standards and state requirements, ensuring real-time or same-day completion of visit records.