Patient Care Associate Casual

Nurse Assistant

Assists nurses with direct and indirect patient care activities. Prepares patient rooms for occupancy after discharge. Additional responsibilities include blood draws and EKGs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Observes patient's mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.
• Performs non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions as directed by nursing staff.
• May perform special procedures as required and directed (i.e., blood draws / EKGs).
• Conducts regular patient rounds and meets with patient's family members when required.
• Collects test specimens and performs laboratory analysis as directed by nursing staff.
• Answers patient calls and determines how best to help them.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and / or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex / pregnancy (including pregnancy / childbirth or pregnancy / childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.