PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

Job description

Overview Patient Care Assistant, Medical Unit: Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Days Shift LeConte Medical Center Overview: LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/. Position Summary: Functions as a direct patient caregiver performing tasks to assist registered nurses. Performs hands-on care, assistance with ADL’s and specified technical tasks for a group of patients under the supervision of the Team Leader. Responsibilities: - Follows established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards. - Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements. - Encour...