About the Role
Takes vital signs and records this information on a medical chart
Assists with the collection of lab specimens
Transports patients to and from operating rooms, laboratories, and examining rooms
Helps with bathing and grooming tasks
Assists patients who need help walking or standing
Communicates a patient’s needs to nurses and doctors as appropriate
Feeds patients, ensuring that any special dietary needs are strictly adhered to
Aids people in the use of any medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition
Assists individuals with taking medication when needed
Lifts patients in order to move them and prevent bedsores
Updates relief workers on any unusual situations that may need to be addressed during their shift
Requirements
Patient Care Assistant Qualifications / Skills:
Has strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures
Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering them if need be
Demonstrates a personal interest in the health and well-being of others
Is willing to place the needs of others first
Has the ability to work without supervision
Is able to maintain patient confidentiality
Possesses good time management skills
Has good physical strength and stamina
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Patient care assistants can normally begin their career after obtaining a career certificate from a community college or vocational school. Those who have already received training as a certified nurse’s aide do not normally have to undergo additional training. Most employers will require on-the-job training for around two to four weeks after being hired. At least a year’s worth of experience in a medical setting is normally needed before workers can transition into supervisory positions within a given company.
About the Company
Our Core Values
Honor Life
We cherish the divinity of human life and praise the joy that comes from each day spent here on earth. To honor life, our company will offer opportunities to everyone involved to ensure life is always celebrated and lived to the fullest!
Integrity and Selfless Service
Honesty, integrity, and selfless service are values our company thrive and build off. We show these values through our actions as Caregivers, and as a part of the Seek2Find Home Care family.
Advance Quality of Life
Home care is a service beneficial for family, and mainly for the client. Providing care that is necessary, but familiar and comfortable for the client assisting in advancing their quality of life. Our goal is to offer the client the care they need, while still making sure they feel a sense of independence, and peace in their own homes.
Duty
It is our duty to ensure clear communication and understanding are vital roles that assists in creating and sustaining healthy relationships with family and clientele.
Confident Outlook
Maintaining healthy positive and continuous behaviors are habits our team believes encourage clients and families to get through what can sometimes be a difficult time. In each scenario, our team members will act quickly, efficiently, and confidently ensuring everyone’s safety and happiness comes first.
Continuous Growth
We believe that we can better in our company by always looking to improve our tactics and strategies. It is vital to the growth of the healthcare field that we continuously examine what is happening around us and find ways to make those realities better. With proper and continuous research, we can use data to consistently make improvements that will benefit the company, but mostly our clients.