How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

• The Care Assistant (CA) is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the clinical nurse (Registered Professional Nurse).
• The Care Assistant's primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family and other health care providers to provide excellence in customer service and assistance with daily living activities and comfort measures.
• The CA assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions (i.e. activities of daily living (ADL), ambulation), transporting supplies/equipment/patient medications and stocking supply areas.
• The Care Assistant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking activities and ongoing communication with the registered nurse.
• Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner.
• Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.
• The Care Assistant Position reports directly to the department Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager.
• Patient centered care- Performs basic patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse (ADLs, ambulation).
• Transports specimens, equipment, medications, blood products to and from the assigned unit.
• Restocks supplies.
• Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising High School Senior (completion of junior year) or senior classification in with satisfactory standing (2.0 GPA or higher)

Preferred Education:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma/Development (GED). Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program preferred.

Required Minimum Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required by the first day of employment.

Required Minimum Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English language; basic computer skills required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task; ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential.

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