Patient Care Assistant – Critical Care Unit

About the role

The Patient Care Assistant provides direct bedside support to patients in the Critical Care Unit, working under the supervision of registered nurses and the Team Leader. This full‑time, day‑shift position focuses on delivering hands‑on care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities to promote patient comfort and recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height, and intake‑output.
• Encourage and assist patients with turning, coughing, deep breathing, and incentive spirometry.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, wheelchair use, and transport as needed.
• Provide morning/evening care including bed baths, oral hygiene, dressing, linen changes, and bedside organization.
• Empty and manage drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans, and emesis basins, documenting output.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting equipment issues and handling linen and supplies appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and range‑of‑motion assistance as ordered.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.

Required profile

• Ability to work day shifts in a fast‑paced critical care environment.
• Willingness to follow instructions from nursing staff and the Team Leader.
• Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy
• EKG acquisition
• Vital signs monitoring
• Specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)
• Range of motion assistance
• Incentive spirometry use

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Certification bonuses
• Leadership development programs