Care Assistant Job at Wellstar Health System

Wellstar Health System Griffin, GA 30224

Overview


How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.


Responsibilities


The Care Assistant (CA) is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the clinical nurse (Registered Professional Nurse). The Care Assistant’s primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family and other health care providers to provide excellence in customer service and assistance with daily living activities and comfort measures. The CA assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions (i.e. activities of daily living (ADL), ambulation), transporting supplies/equipment/patient medications and stocking supply areas. The Care Assistant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking activities and ongoing communication with the registered nurse. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.

The Care Assistant Position reports directly to the department Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager.


Qualifications


Required Minimum Education:
Rising High School Senior (completion of junior year) or senior classification in with
satisfactory standing (2.0 GPA or higher)

Preferred Education:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma/Development (GED). Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program preferred.

Required Minimum Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) by the first day of employment.

Experience Preferred:
A minimum of 3-6 months related experience is preferred.

Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language; basic computer skills required. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task; ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential.
Wellstar minimum age of hire is 16.

Join us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country.

Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today!



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