Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant plays a crucial role in enhancing the patient experience by offering direct care and supporting clinical personnel. This position is key in ensuring that patients are comfortable and their hygiene needs are met, while also acting as a liaison among patients, families, and the healthcare team, all within a framework of safety and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Offer direct assistance to patients to ensure their comfort and well-being.
- Support clinical staff in delivering patient care.
- Maintain high hygiene standards in the patient environment.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
- Coordinate communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Comply with established safety protocols and confidentiality regulations.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma is required.
- Experience ranging from 0 to 1 year in a related field is preferred.
- A valid AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification is mandatory.
The Christ Hospital Health Network 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.
