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A patient care assistant provides basic medical and personal care to patients in a clinical setting. Part of the job description for a patient care assistant could include taking vital signs and charting medical information.

Patient care assistance  perform medical procedures such as taking the patient's temperature and vital signs, monitoring their food intake, administering medications, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and reporting the patient's condition to the attending physician or other health care professionals.

Various Paths To Follow

Path 1

  • 10th
  • Diploma/ …
  • Practical…

Path 2

  • 12th with…
  • Auxiliary…
  • Practical…

Path 3

  • 12th with…
  • B.Voc. Pa…
  • Practical…

Skills | Personality | Interests Required

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Min SalaryMax Salary
Entry Level1.20 Lakhs3 Lakhs
Middle Level3 Lakhs6 Lakhs
Senior Level6 Lakhs10 Lakhs

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