Job Summary
The Care Aide provides essential support to patients by engaging in fundamental care activities. This role involves not only monitoring vital signs but also assisting patients with their daily living requirements, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and record patients’ vital signs.
- Assist patients with daily living tasks such as bathing and ambulation.
- Maintain and update patient records accurately.
- Ensure that the unit’s environment is clean, organized, and well-stocked.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
- At least one year of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
- A Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required for employment.
Lifepoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
