Patient Care Assistant – Neuroscience Unit

About the role

The Neuroscience Unit at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Patient Care Assistant to provide direct bedside support to patients under the supervision of the nursing team. This day‑shift position involves hands‑on care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities.

Key responsibilities

• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height, and intake‑output.
• Encourage patients to turn, cough, use incentive spirometry, and perform deep‑breathing exercises.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, wheelchair use, and transport.
• Provide personal care such as bed baths, oral hygiene, dressing, linen changes, and bedside cleaning.
• Empty and document drains, catheters, urine bags, bedpans, and emesis basins.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting equipment issues and handling linen and supplies appropriately.
• Perform basic wound care, apply/remove abdominal binders, anti‑embolism stockings, and compression devices.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens as ordered.
• Assist with range‑of‑motion exercises and use of ambulatory devices.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKG after required training, ensuring correct patient identification.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; CNA certification preferred.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a Team Leader and collaborate with registered nurses.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Physical ability to lift, turn, and reposition patients safely.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy (trained)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance (trained)

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• Opportunities for certification bonuses and leadership development.
• Work in a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center with advanced medical technology.