Patient Care Assistant

Essential **Responsibilities**: - 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 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - 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