Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering hands-on patient care. This role involves observing and recording vital signs, aiding patients with everyday activities, and executing clinical tasks, such as collecting specimens. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for upholding a tidy and safe environment while effectively relaying patient information to nursing staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients by monitoring their vital signs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Perform clinical duties, including specimen collection.
- Ensure the environment remains safe and clean for patient care.
- Communicate observations and important patient details to the nursing team.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Must hold a valid STNA registry certification.
- Experience ranging from 0 to 6 months in a similar role is necessary.
