About this role
Job Number: 34758
Location: Sumter Campus
Street Address: 126 US-280 City, State: Americus, Georgia Zip Code: 31719 Department: PSMC ICU Shift: 7P7A Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-08-07 Job Description Summary: Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse. Description: Description - External JOB SUMMARY • Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs) • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. WORKING CONDITIONS • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. • May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications - External EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or GED (Required) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • 1 - 2 years Experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred) CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES • Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. • Emergency Center Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required) GENERAL SKILLS • Organizational Skills • Communication Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Customer Relations • Grammar / Spelling • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions • Follow Verbal Instructions • Basic Computer Skills • General Clerical Skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%) • Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%) • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) • Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Job Description URL www.phoebehealth.com/JobDescriptions/PatientCareAssistant-78060.pdf