Patient Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Health Full time
About Ochsner Health

We are a leading healthcare organization dedicated to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. Our commitment to excellence has been unwavering since our founding in 1942.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Patient Care Assistant to join our team at OLGMC 8S Med Surg. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining patient safety and delivering basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities
  • Provide constant observation of patients and notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status.
  • Intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors.
  • Perform all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred - 3 months of personal care experience in a home or clinical setting.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification within 60 days of hire.
Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.


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