Patient Care Assistant – Neuroscience Unit

About the role

The Patient Care Assistant provides direct bedside support to patients in the Neuroscience Unit, working under the supervision of the Team Leader and registered nurses. This PRN position offers variable hours and shifts, allowing flexibility while delivering essential care to patients recovering from neurological conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, weight, height, intake and output.
• Encourage and assist patients with turning, coughing, deep breathing, and incentive spirometry.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and transportation to wheelchairs.
• Provide personal care including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and linen changes.
• Manage drainage devices, urine bags, bedpans, and emesis basins, documenting output.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting equipment issues and handling supplies.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and EKGs as trained.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.

Required profile

• Ability to work under direct supervision of nursing staff.
• Willingness to function as a sitter for patients requiring constant observation.
• Physical capability to assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transfers.
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation of measurements and specimens.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy (trained)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance (trained)
• Vital signs measurement
• Specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)
• Use of incentive spirometry

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive benefits package through Covenant Health
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and certification bonuses
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment