Patient Care Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join the team at Presbyterian Healthcare Services! As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide exemplary care and assistance to patients in the hospital. You will be responsible for providing support to the nursing staff in all aspects of patient care. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should also have the ability to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and the capacity to make decisions in a manner that promotes the safety and well-being of the patient. Additionally, you should possess strong organizational and time-management skills. The ideal candidate for this position will be passionate about providing quality patient care and will possess a strong sense of commitment to the healthcare profession. If you are a highly motivated individual looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide exemplary care and assistance to patients • Support the nursing staff in all aspects of patient care • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and the capacity to make decisions in a manner that promotes the safety and well-being of the patient • Possess strong organizational and time-management skills • Provide quality patient care and possess a strong sense of commitment to the healthcare profession • Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as directed by the nursing staff • Assist in the transfer of patients as needed • Ensure patient comfort and safety at all times • Document patient care in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures • Maintain confidentiality of patient information

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Patient Care Assistant in Albuquerque, NM, USA is between $10.00 and $18.00 per hour. The median salary for a Patient Care Assistant is $13.72 per hour. The salary range is based on experience, education, certification, and other factors.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a private not-for-profit health care system and health care provider in the State of New Mexico. It owns and operates 8 hospitals in 7 New Mexico communities. It also operates Presbyterian Health Plan.