Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Patient Care Assistant in Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2300 clinics care sites and 137 hospital-based locations in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157000 employees 45000 nurses and 25000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients physicians partners and communities we are creating a more just equitable and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Responsibilities
Sign On Bonus up to $3,000 for Eligible Hires
Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in the patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
Monitors and records vital signs.
Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output.
Obtains and records daily weight.
Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter.
Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN.
Performs as a patient care companion when needed.
Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process.
Performs unit housekeeping needs.
Acts as a runner/transporter.
Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel.
Updates assigned bed status.
Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person.
Keeps the patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions.
Communicates with the patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
HS Diploma/GED Required
BLS Required
Good written/oral communication skills Required.
Pay Range
$15.92 - $22.79 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.