Patient Care Assistant Cover Letter

Please consider me for the patient care assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Development opportunities & tuition reimbursement
• Certified Nurse Aide licensure is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, sterilization techniques is strongly preferred
• Director of Sales
• Certified Medication Aides
• Caregivers (CNA/HHA/PCA)
• Servers/Dietary Aides
• Previous experience with various computer applications

I am excited to be applying for the position of patient care assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation of all nursing procedures in the electronic medical record.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient in blood draws, IV catheter placement and maintenance
• Provides for safety measures of assigned patients (lifting, transfers, side rails, bed checks, call lights, gait belt use, back safety, slide board, use of restraints.)
• Assists the professional nurses by performing various patient care activities and related non- professional services necessary to meet personal and comfort needs and carry out the medical and nursing plan of care for all adolescents, adults and geriatrics
• Participate in monitoring, identifying and reporting safety-related issues
• Assist with admissions, daily care, transporting, ambulation, and discharge of patients as assigned by the RN
• Assist with mammography biopsies
• Communicate and report patient data and information to the RN to ensure appropriate and timely care is provided to the patient
• Maintain proficiency in point of care test protocols and procedures, including properly labeled specimens

I would like to submit my application for the patient care assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for basic patient care and makes visual observations reporting abnormalities in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Previous CNA experience is preferred
• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care setting preferred
• Completion of PCA II/CNA orientation/training
• Transports patients as needed to and from various destinations
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues, and ensures clean and safe patient environment
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Pt

I am excited to be applying for the position of patient care assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation completely and accurately in EHR system.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of distribution systems relating to the movement of material and people preferred
• Secretarial and/or clerical (office) experience preferred
• Hospital background preferred
• EPIC Clin Doc/ASAP certification E.H.R
• Participation in and successful completion of a classroom-based/Staff Development guided training program
• Participation in and satisfactory completion of a floor-based “hands-on” orientation/training program with a preceptor before completion of probationary period
• Completion of hospital Crisis Prevention (PMCS) training course within 3 months of hire, and renewal as per facility guidelines
• Nurse Assistant certification or current nursing student

Please consider me for the patient care assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for injections, immunizations and other patient care services as ordered by the medical provider.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Maintain unit supplies, prepares patient rooms and medical records, enters charges, and answers a multi-line telephone to assist in the safe and efficient operation of the unit
• May be trained to observe ECG on closed-circuit monitor and report dysrhythmias or rhythm changes to the appropriate personnel, operate and troubleshoot all monitor station equipment and maintains monitor station records and dysrhythmias strip
• Work with and supports patients with meals, fluids, and nourishment to ensure the RN's instructions are adhered to
• PCA monitors and records vital signs
• Assisting Doctors and Technicians and maintaining medical records
• Unit-specific competencies will be achieved and maintained within a time frame as determined by the department Nurse Leader
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Perform blood glucose monitoring through finger stick method