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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Support Aide, you will be an integral part of the patient care team, providing essential assistance that enhances the comfort, safety, and overall experience of our patients.

Every day you will assist patients with non-clinical needs such as feeding, ambulation, personal care, and maintaining a clean and organized room. You will be expected to respond to call lights promptly, transport patients as needed, document basic observations, and communicate any patient concerns or changes in condition to the nursing staff, all while upholding patient dignity and confidentiality.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a compassionate and patient-centered approach, strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to follow instructions accurately, and a genuine desire to make a difference in patients' lives.

+ Patient Care

+ Participates in developing plans for meeting the daily care needs of patients as determined by the care plan Assist with monitoring patients in the milieu.

+ Assists staff with patient admission, recovery, and discharge.

+ Assists in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients Completes daily vital signs, patient rounding.

+ Assist with daily activities including initial assessment of belongings, grooming, and hygiene.

+ Provides patients support including but not limited to transportation, ambulating, and positioning.

Job Requirements

Required

+ High School Graduate General Studies , upon hire or

+ High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

+ 1-3 years 1+ years of experience in psychiatry or in abehavioral health related setting., upon hire and

+ Experience may include but is not limitedto care giving, transportation, security,direct patient care, counseling, andservices for this patient population. , upon hire and

+ Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and

Preferred

+ 3+ years of directly related experience in psychiatry or behavioral health settings., upon hire and

+ Experience working with the delivery and/or the provision of care and services for this patient population, upon hire

+ Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire or

+ Emergency Medical Technician: CA, upon hire or

+ Medical Assistant Certification: CA, upon hire or

+ Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

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Pay Range

$24.00 - $29.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.