Patient Care Assistant at Med Center Health – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs receptionist and clerical duties on assigned patient care unit(s). Coordinates services and supplies from other departments. Greets patients and visitors in a professional courteous manner.

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred.

• Ensures proper assimilation of information by communicating effectively with patients, providers, and staff.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and flexibility by responding to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Nurse. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, point of care testing, dressing changes, and application of external monitoring devices.
• Provides assistance for data collection and entry of patient information into computer systems.
• Executes various departmental functions such as storage of supplies, ordering, and receipt.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job duties.