Patient Care Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_ondormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States
About the Team
Welcome to Continuing Care Hospital, a 25-bed long-term acute care facility located within CHI Saint Joseph Hospital. As part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit Catholic health system, we are dedicated to advancing health for all people. Our system serves 24 states through 140 hospitals and over 2,200 care centers, supported by approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians.
Continuing Care Hospital is proud to be a 12-time winner of the Kentucky Hospital Association Quality award and a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Our mission is to serve the common good through clinical excellence and the dedicated work of our physicians, nurses, and staff.
About the Role
As a Patient Care Assistant, you will be the backbone of patient comfort and safety. Your primary mission is to help patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic daily life activities. Every day, you will directly support patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding, while also acting as a vital extension of the nursing staff.
Your day involves more than just completing tasks; it requires a genuine desire to help patients feel better. Whether you are changing fresh bed linens, performing comfort rounds, or monitoring vital signs, your diligence and observant nature are crucial. You will be the first to notice if a patient's condition is improving or declining, reporting changes promptly to the RN. You will also manage unit housekeeping, ensuring a safe environment by responding to bed alarms, call lights, and maintaining clear hallways.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Work location
Work model: On-site
dormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States
Lexington, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain a safe environment by responding to alarms, call lights, and safety issues
- check_circlePerform blood glucose testing and accurately report results
- check_circleReport changes in patient condition promptly to registered nurses
- check_circleProvide direct patient care including personal hygiene and physical assistance
- check_circlePerform unit housekeeping tasks and keep patient areas clean and unobstructed
- check_circleMonitor, measure, and record patient vital signs and daily weight
- check_circleTrack and document patient intake and output levels
- check_circleAssist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Graduate or GED
- verified1-3 years direct patient care experience
- verifiedBasic Life Support - CPR certification
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support, CPR, Blood Glucose Testing, Vital Sign Monitoring.
Education: High School Graduate General Studies or GED required upon hire.
Frequently asked questions about Patient Care Assistant at CHI
What does a Patient Care Assistant at CHI do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Patient Care Assistant at CHI will maintain a safe environment by responding to alarms, call lights, and safety issues; perform blood glucose testing and accurately report results; report changes in patient condition promptly to registered nurses; and provide direct patient care including personal hygiene and physical assistance.
What are the requirements for this Patient Care Assistant role?expand_more
CHI is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Graduate or GED; 1-3 years direct patient care experience; and Basic Life Support - CPR certification.
Where is the Patient Care Assistant role at CHI located?expand_more
Patient Care Assistant at CHI is based in dormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Patient Care Assistant job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
CHI has listed this Patient Care Assistant role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Patient Care Assistant role?expand_more
Patient Care Assistant at CHI typically requires 1–3 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
What skills do you need for the Patient Care Assistant role at CHI?expand_more
Key skills for Patient Care Assistant at CHI include Basic Life Support; CPR; Blood Glucose Testing; and Vital Sign Monitoring.
What education is required for Patient Care Assistant at CHI?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Graduate General Studies or GED required upon hire.
What category does the Patient Care Assistant role belong to?expand_more
Patient Care Assistant at CHI is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.