Job Title: Patient Care Assistant

We are Hiring at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Location: 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215

Shift Options: Full Time, 7p-7a 

About Us

UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service.

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health – Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.

The hospital partnered with sister facility, UofL Health – Peace Hospital to open a voluntary inpatient medical detox unit at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital to care for patients with substance use disorders. Most recently, Cancer & Blood Specialists, located adjacent to the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital campus, became the third location of UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. At the center, patients will have continuity of care with trusted oncology and hematology providers, along with access to multidisciplinary care, pioneering research, and clinical trials of the Brown Cancer Center. In addition to the hospital, Mary & Elizabeth has three medical plazas on its campus to provide office space for a wide array of primary care and specialty physicians. 

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Job Responsibilities 

• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports appropriate information to registered nurse. 

• Assists with admission, transportation and discharge of patients 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span of the patient to include neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric. 
• Assists patient with dressing and undressing 
• Assists patient with grooming and maintaining proper and clean appearance 
• Assists patient with elimination/toileting needs 

• Assists the patient with oral care 
• Assists patients in transferring, repositioning, alignment and ambulation 
• Accommodates patient’s needs through responding appropriately to patient’s verbal/nonverbal expressions of needs 
• Safeguards patient’s property 
• Keeps patient’s living areas pleasant and orderly 

• Maintains patient’s self esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. 
• Provides patients with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their plan of care. 
• Assures patient’s rights are protected and that all patients, families, and significant others are made aware of patient’s rights. 
• Measures body functions and documents care provided to patients 
• Receives and shares information, observes and reports patients condition and any change of status to registered nurse 

• Provides Safety, Sitter services for the patient as assigned 
• Demonstrates and practices appropriate hand hygiene in delivery of patient care 
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)
  • Individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may be employed on a temporary basis in positions not prohibited and for hours not to exceed those prescribed by the Department of Labor and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and who are on the path to earning a high school diploma or GED (see Employment of Minors policy)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare setting 
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (preferred)

Benefits & Perks: 

• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options 

• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays  
• 401K with Employer Match 

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