Care Partner - FT Days
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Hiram
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: Full Time - Day Shift The Care Partner is a
support care provider who functions under the direction of the
Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote
a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse,
physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to
provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily
living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists
other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and
culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions;
i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs. The Care Partner may
require approved advanced technical training skills may be required
i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral
suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing
additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care
and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing
clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit
supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be
required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment which requires multi-tasking and effective
communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be
able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate,
respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from
a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent
communication skills. Core Responsibilities and Essential
Functions: Excellence in Patient Experience by partnering with
health care team, patient and family. Patient Centered
Care-Clinical Practice: Supports an environment of healing or
wellness for patients which includes: addressing patient needs,
following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed
professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages
the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan.
Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment based on
assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the
healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum. Consistently
implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement
of intended outcomes. Protects rights and dignity of patient.
Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations and
recommended privacy procedures. Participates in hourly patient
rounding. Answers telephone and call lights promptly,
professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for
follow-up. Resolves patient concerns or escalates to the charge
nurse if unable to resolve patient concerns. Proactively offers
assistance and comfort measures to patients and families. Present
self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to
concerns and needs of others. Patient Centered Care Provides
patient care under the direction of the RN. Provides patient care
needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort
measures) and additional advanced skills based on unit specific
requirements (ex. phlebotomy, EKG, removal of foley catheters and
removal of IVs). Answers telephone and call lights promptly,
professionally and notifies appropriate individual of need for
follow-up. Assist RN and other members of health care team with
care delivery as assigned. Assist in direct patient admission.
Monitors data entry for key patient safety information.
Participates in charge reconciliation. Performs audits as
requested. Teamwork Supports initiatives of the Health care team.
Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives. Supports
professional nursing practice through shared leadership,
evidenced-based practice and ethical accountability. Transports
unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications and equipment as
assigned. Practices accountability. Communication Uses effective
written and oral communication skills with patients, staff,
physicians, family and visitors, i.e. AIDET (Acknowledge,
Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you). Uses safety communication
techniques, i.e. Ask a question, Request a change, Voice a concern,
Use chain of command when necessary (ARRC). Communicates completion
of assignment/duties to RN or Charge Nurse. Documents completion of
patient care in EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Communicates
patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or Charge
Nurse in a timely manner. Real time communication is required. Uses
positive and respectful communication with all members of
healthcare team, patients and families. Maintains equipment i.e.
blood pressure machines, glucometers, and other patient care
equipment. When devices are not properly working sequester, tag,
and report to appropriate personnel. Communicates with patient and
updates white boards with information. Knowledgeable, maintains,
and acts as unit expert regarding patient care documentation tools
related to their role in the event of downtime. Safety and
Infection Control Provides a safe environment for the provision of
patient care. Consistent use of proper hand hygiene. Keeps patient
rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter. Follows appropriate
PPE/Infection control policies in between patient care and
equipment usage. Reinforces the importance of universal precautions
with patient and patients family. Utilizes proper body mechanics,
patient safe handling devices (i.e. lifts, transfer equipment,
etc.), and additional assistive devices (i.e. walkers, gait belts).
Performs environment of care rounds. Performs other duties as
assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies,
standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
- Rising Senior in Good Standing Other or High School Diploma
General-Preferred or GED General-Preferred Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated. - BLS - Basic Life Support or
ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life
Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing
Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Upon Hire Preferred
Required Minimum Experience: N/A Required Minimum Skills: Ability
to follow detailed directions. Strong interpersonal skills. Clear
verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Wellstar
minimum age of hire is 16. Join us and discover the support to do
more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with
the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future
that gives you more.
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