Patient Support Assistant

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Assist Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care to multiple patients at a time on a designated nursing unit. Responsibilities And Duties: Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, eating, walking, grooming, and going to the bathroom and any necessary clean-up of patient, bed, and room associated with this.. Ensure a clean and safe environment in patient rooms on unit. Accurately perform and document routine vital checks on patients including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, intake and output, etc. May assist in telemetry cardiac monitoring, recognizing life threatening arrhythmias and communicating immediately to Registered Nurse. Assist with movement of patients and adjustment of patients' bed to provide comfort and assure patient safety and well-b...