Memorial Hospital West is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide basic patient care and support under the supervision of an RN. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a clean and safe environment
Job Summary
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
Memorial Hospital West is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide basic patient care and support under the supervision of an RN. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a clean and safe environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
basic patient care
monitoring vital signs
recording intake and output
patient safety
customer service
Nice-to-have
critical thinking skills
decisive judgment
work in a stressful environment
Key Requirements
Three (3) months of patient care experience or formal training program completion
BLS American Heart E-Card or equivalent
EKG and phlebotomy competencies within six (6) months of hire