Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant works alongside physicians and nursing staff to support the delivery of high-quality patient care and ensure a positive patient and family experience. This role provides direct support with daily living activities, basic patient care, and unit operations while maintaining a safe, compassionate, and collaborative care environment. The Patient Care Assistant plays a vital role in patient comfort, safety, and overall care delivery.
Principal Accountabilities:
Support nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, positioning, and mobility. Serve and collect meal trays and provide between-meal nourishment as appropriate. Change bed linens, run errands, and prepare, clean, and sterilize treatment trays and supplies. Transport patients safely within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, and examinations. Measure, observe, and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and report changes to nursing staff. Assist with basic patient treatments and comfort measures under the direction of licensed staff. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized care environment for patients, families, and staff. Perform continuous rounding and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met. Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, alertness, and a positive attitude at all times. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, or similar healthcare training program preferred. Certification Current Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) or equivalent preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Experience Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care, or healthcare setting preferred. Experience providing direct patient care and working as part of an interdisciplinary team strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow directions, policies, and procedures accurately. Strong attention to safety, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality. Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, walking, and transporting patients. Demonstrated teamwork, reliability, and professionalism.
