Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Patient Care Assistant in Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by
the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care
unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
Monitors and records vital signs
Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
Obtains and records daily weight
Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
Performs as patient care companion when needed
Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
Performs unit housekeeping needs
Acts as a runner/transporter
Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
Updates assigned bed status
Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct
person.
- Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or
drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient
safety precautions
- Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and
professional manner
- Other duties as assigned by manager
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed
within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities
required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience High School Diploma, GED or SRNA.
Required Licensure and Certifications BLS
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
and Training Healthcare experience preferred
Pay Range
$19.10 - $19.10 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.