Patient Care Assistant - All shifts - Acute Care

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care. The Patient Care Assistant participates in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs the following tasks as assigned: - Vital signs - Intake and output measurements - EKGs - Glucometry - Phlebotomy - Specimen collection - Documentation for all assigned responsibilities - Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel. - Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service - Performs patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive device - Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate,...