Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering direct care to patients. This includes not only the monitoring of vital signs but also supporting patients with their daily living activities and executing assigned clinical tasks. A central aspect of this role is maintaining a safe and clean environment, as well as effectively communicating any observations related to patient health to the nursing staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitor and record vital signs as required.
- Perform clinical tasks as assigned by nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patient care.
- Communicate any observations about patient conditions to the nursing team.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.
- Must possess a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) registry certification.
