Marshall Medical Center·Placerville, California
Provide direct patient care services including hygiene, vital signs, and nutritional support under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assist with basic patient activities and provide backup support to the Unit Secretary while maintaining professional relations.
Shift: Variable (United States of America)
$21.00 - $24.15
The Acute Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure.
Primary tasks include patient hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKG’s, ambulating and other basic patient care activities as directed.
This position will provide relief back up assistance to the Unit Secretary as directed.
Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner.
Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees.
High School Graduate or G.E.D Certification required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) or Nursing School experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year of recent experience as a Nurses Assistant in an acute care setting is strongly preferred or 1 year recent experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility considered.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Previous experience as a Nurses Assistant in acute or skilled nursing care is strongly preferred.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
