PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT

Salem, OR, US
Patient Support Services
Full Time
Job ID: #14347
Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Float Pool
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable Schedules available

YOUR ROLE WITH US

As a patient care attendant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the healthcare team and enhancing the patient experience by providing compassionate, hands-on assistance in an acute care setting. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment while assisting patients with daily care activities and closely monitoring their well-being.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and feeding, while promoting patient dignity and independence.
• Observe and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition, such as vital signs, behaviors, or physical status, to the primary nurse.
• Provide constant observation and redirection for patients requiring 1:1 care, such as those on suicide precautions, ensuring a safe environment at all times.
• Support patient mobility, turning, and positioning needs in accordance with care plans and established safety protocols.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare staff, adapting your approach to each patient’s developmental and cultural needs.
• Maintain accurate, concise documentation of patient care, behaviors, and activities using appropriate medical terminology and system tools.
• Follow infection control practices and ensure that patient rooms and unit areas are clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Respond to call lights and requests promptly, assist with unit errands, restocking, and keeping supplies organized and available.
• Support unit efficiency by transcribing non-medication orders, updating staffing records, assisting with record maintenance, and performing basic clerical duties as needed.