Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
13 hours ago
Patient Care Assistant
**Overview** As our Patient Care Assistant at CHI St Vincent, you’ll help our patients feel safer and more comfortable by assisting with their basic daily life activities. In accordance with our mission and core values, this position is established to actively participate on the patient care team by providing basic bedside care and assisting patients with activities of daily living, under the direction of the RN. Also providing non-clinical coordinator support for the unit consistent with established mission, vision, values, and organizational culture. Teamwork is a vital component to the same, through effective collaboration efforts. CHI St Vincent is a non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Central Arkansas. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. **Responsibilities** + Performs treatments and patient care procedures. + Performs or assists ADLs according to the Patient Plan of Care. + Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. + Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. + Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. + Prepares patients for meals and snacks. Offers assistance as needed. + Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. **Qualifications** High School diploma, GED, Metropolitan Test or equivalent required BLS required within 30 days of hire One of these requirements must be satisfied: 1) Certified Nursing Assistant (EMT acceptable for ED area), or 2) Completion of “Fundamentals of Nursing” in an accredited RN or LPN nursing program, or 3) Minimum of 6 months of direct patient care in an acute care environment within the last 24 months **Pay Range** $17.00 - $21.30 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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