Job Summary
Supports professional nursing staff in delivering hands-on patient care. The role focuses on helping patients with daily needs, observing and reporting changes in their condition, and contributing to a clean, safe care environment. Clinical tasks are performed under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct assistance with patients’ activities of daily living.
- Measure and monitor vital signs, sharing relevant observations with nursing staff.
- Keep patient areas clean, orderly, and safe.
- Document care provided in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist with clinical procedures as directed and under RN supervision.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BCLS certification.
- At least six months of experience in an acute-care or long-term-care facility.
Kindred Healthcare 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.
