Job description

Job Description:

· Checks vital signs, weights and measures patients, obtains specimens and records findings on patient’s chart.

· Instructs patients on how to obtain specimens for laboratory testing and performs basic specimen screening testing through dipstick and hemocult.

· Prepares collected specimens for pick-up by labeling and preparing required form(s). Picks-up lab results.

· Performs vision and hearing testing and simple urinalysis.

· Administers emergency first aid, including basic life support procedures.

· Performs simple first aid such as dressing changes, bandaging and cleansing of wounds, irrigation and cleansing of ears.

· Prepares patient for examination and assists medical provider during examination by providing necessary supplies/equipment.

· Prepares examining room for examination including cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment.

· Informs patients on proper preparation for various medical testing.

· Conducts interview of client to obtain routine personal and medical information and appropriate health history.

· Maintains, completes, processes and files patients’ charts, appropriate forms and documents.

· Reports observations of patient to medical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment. Position Title: Patient Care Associate.

· Participates in informing patients and their families of health care services and achieving healthful, safe living.

· Maintains inventory of the unit’s equipment stock and supplies.

Skills:

· 6 months hospital, Certified Nursing Assistant.

Education

· BLS and NC state Nursing Assistant certification.

· Basic High School Diploma or GED

About Talent4Health:

Talent4Health is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about Talent4Health, please visit www.talent4health.com.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x10
• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albemarle, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• BLS and NC state Nursing Assistant certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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