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Core responsibilities

The patient care assistant provides direct support to patients by assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, and continuous observation. They work under the direction of a registered nurse to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be high school students enrolled in a cte program and attend an application session with an iu health representative. The role requires basic life support certification and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks while maintaining high standards of patient care.

high schoolCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailPatient careRecord keepingTime managementInfection controlPhysical staminaAseptic techniquesMobility assistanceBasic mathProblem resolutionBasic life supportSuicide prevention

Benefits

  • Leadership development
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Advanced clinical training
  • Cross training development