PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT at Southeastern Health – Lumberton, North Carolina

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides personal and basic care to patients in collaboration with the nursing staff. In addition to monitoring patient activities and behaviors to report timely concerns and ensure a safe environment.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Incumbent will be required to attain BLS certification; recertification required bi-annually.

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to the age group(s) of patients assigned. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.