Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant provides hands-on support to patients and helps the clinical team deliver safe, coordinated care. The role includes observing and recording patient condition, assisting with everyday needs, maintaining a clean and secure care environment, and overseeing the department tech desk.
Responsibilities
- Measure and monitor patients’ vital signs, and document their status accurately.
- Help patients with activities of daily living and routine care needs.
- Support nursing and physician staff with day-to-day patient care tasks.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
- Manage the department technology desk.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Prior experience in geriatric care, acute care, or a nursing home setting is preferred.
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.
