Care Assistant/Unit Secretary-CWI Job at UofL Hospital in Louisville

Pay: Competitive

Employment Type: Other

Job Description

• Req#: 32558

Overview

We are hiring at UofL Hospital’s Labor & Delivery unit

Location: 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift Options: Full Time, 7p-7a

About Us

UofL Hospital, a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital, is located in downtown Louisville. We offer a top-tier cancer center, a renowned trauma team, and a nationally accredited stroke center. We are the only adult Level I Trauma Center and the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky. Our facility is designated Baby-Friendly, supporting optimal infant feeding and mother/baby bonding. We received magnet designation in fall 2022.

Our Mission

To transform community health through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

• Provide exceptional service adhering to safety, quality, and customer service standards, fostering a positive work environment aligned with hospital values.
• Perform delegated nursing skills, including activities of daily living, patient monitoring, nutritional support, and other clinical activities per standards and policies.
• Assist with skills within scope for unlicensed personnel, such as specimen collection, equipment use, restraint monitoring, and elimination procedures, communicating with the healthcare team.
• Complete unit-specific tasks like patient admission/discharge, environmental organization, and others.
• Perform and document point-of-care testing, assist with mobility, hygiene, grooming, dietary, toileting, and elimination needs.
• Assist with patient transport.
• Complete clerical duties using fax, computers, transcription, phones, and copying machines.
• Follow emergency and safety procedures, maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
• External candidates: Certification as CNA, CMA, or EMT; current and in good standing; or enrolled in nursing school with fundamentals completed. LPNs may apply. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills required.
• Internal candidates: Same as external or at least 1 year of experience with UofL Health and completion of CA fundamentals class.
• Ability to read, interpret, follow detailed instructions, and document accurately. Ability to establish effective relationships with patients, families, and staff.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Free tuition at UofL for employees, their children, spouses, or domestic partners
• 401K with employer match

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About the Company

An academic hospital located in Louisville, emphasizing innovation and community health. #PowerofU

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