Patient Care Assistant, Surgical Services - UofL Health

Overview

We are Hiring at UofL Health!

Location: UofL Hospital

Shift Options: FT, 11a-11p

About UofL Health 

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.UofLHealth.org.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities 

• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports appropriate information to registered nurse. 

• Assists with admission, transportation and discharge of patients 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span of the patient to include neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric. 
• Assists patient with dressing and undressing 
• Assists patient with grooming and maintaining proper and clean appearance 
• Assists patient with elimination/toileting needs 

• Assists the patient with oral care 
• Assists patients in transferring, repositioning, alignment and ambulation 
• Accommodates patient’s needs through responding appropriately to patient’s verbal/nonverbal expressions of needs 
• Safeguards patient’s property 
• Keeps patient’s living areas pleasant and orderly 

• Maintains patient’s self esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. 
• Provides patients with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their plan of care. 
• Assures patient’s rights are protected and that all patients, families, and significant others are made aware of patient’s rights. 
• Measures body functions and documents care provided to patients 
• Receives and shares information, observes and reports patients condition and any change of status to registered nurse 

• Provides Safety, Sitter services for the patient as assigned 
• Demonstrates and practices appropriate hand hygiene in delivery of patient care 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)
  • Individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may be employed on a temporary basis in positions not prohibited and for hours not to exceed those prescribed by the Department of Labor and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and who are on the path to earning a high school diploma or GED (see Employment of Minors policy)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare setting 
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Benefits & Perks: 

• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options 

• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays  
• 401K with Employer Match 

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