What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Team Member position at Mercy?
Patient Support Associate Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Patient Support Associate to join our team at Mercy. In this role, you will assist the RN or LPN in providing individualized patient care and support to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
We are looking for a skilled Patient Support Associate to join our team at Mercy. In this role, you will assist the RN or LPN in providing individualized patient care and support to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness.
Responsibilities:
- Obtain vital signs and document them into the electronic medical records system.
- Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
- Clerical support duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
- Experience: None required.
- Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
