Patient Care Associate Resume

A patient care associate performs a dual role in the health-care industry. First, they help patients in finishing all day-to-day living activities and provide them bedside care. Second, they assist the nursing staff by recording and providing all vital information of patients. An associate degree that offers classroom as well as laboratory training is compulsory to apply for this position.

The resume for a patient care associate must specify the clinical and bedside care experience. It should be simple and with lots of action verbs to convey the duties performed. In short, your resume should not make the readers rack their brain about your credentials.

Patient Care Associate Resume Example

Career Objective:

A patient care associate position in a reputed hospital where my experience in providing bedside care to patients and assisting the nursing staff can help in building reputation for the hospital.

Summary of Skills:

• Experienced in providing daily living activities services to patients
• Complete knowledge of the health-care rules and regulations
• Trained in controlling infection and recording vital information
• Ability to assist the nursing staff in daily clinical tasks
• Familiar with the nutritional values required by patients
• Skilled in administering IVs, and sanitizing ward
• Expert in providing mobility facilities to patients
• Adept in communicating effectively and meeting patient-care needs

Work Experience:

Patient Care Associate
Metro Memorial Hospital, Stockton, CA
June 2012 - Present

• Assist patients in bathing, exercising, eating, and walking
• Take instructions from registered nurses and perform routine care
• Obtain specimens, perform CPR, provide first aid, and check vital signs
• Observe and report any changes to the nursing staff about patients' emotional, mental and physical conditions
• Maintain patients' records and details of treatment offered
• Collect and file lab reports for doctors' referral
• Greet visitors and answer phone calls courteously
• Escort visitors to the respective area, when necessary

Junior Patient Care Associate
Vincet Hospital, Stockton, CA
January 2010 to May 2012

• Provided bedside care and grooming services to patients
• Communicated with patients' relatives and informed them about patients' progress and treatment provided
• Assisted with dietary functions and menu transmission of dietary orders and changes
• Maintained safe, clean and functional environment
• Ensured patients are comfortable in moving around the unit
• Observed each patient closely and recorded recovery
• Delivered and collected trays at the bedside, including flowers, newspapers, and magazines
• Transported patients on wheelchairs, and stretchers as required

Education:

• Associated Degree in Nursing
  Brian's Technical College, Stockton, CA
  2010

References:

On request.