Aide, Nursing - Step Down

Job Description

• Full Time, Days

Who We Are :

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital with cutting edge equipment and robust service lines. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.

Where We Are :

A small town with the views of a historic downtown community, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the World. With something for everyone, you can picnic at the Eiffel Tower, find vintage treasures and unique boutiques downtown, experience delicious local cuisine, and explore historic venues and parks.

Why Choose Us :

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants

And much more...

The Personal Care Aide assists with patient care throughout nursing areas under the direction of licensed personnel.

In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include but is not limited to : holidays, extended shifts, night and / or weekend shifts, standby and / or on-call. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Reports to : Stepdown Director; Nursing Supervisor

Education : Preferred : High school diploma; PCA training program with Certificate or Nurse Aide educational program; Nursing Aides who have completed the required education but not obtained state licensure will be in PCA role.

Licenses : PCA certificate from PCA training program, or completion of Nurse Aide educational program

Certifications : None listed

Required Skills : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions :

Assists patient with activities of daily living (ADLs) and documents accordingly. Assists patient with feeding and / or meals as assigned and documents accordingly. Assists patient with elimination needs as is appropriate and documents accordingly.

Answers alarm pendants and responds to residents' / patients' needs appropriately and promptly.

Collects and documents patient information as needed (including weights and vital signs). Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Provides restorative care per plan of care. Documents accordingly.

Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly. Changes linens of occupied / unoccupied beds.

Demonstrates proper infection control practice and adheres to Infection Control Policies and Procedures and OSHA standards. Operates all equipment and performs all procedures / care in a safe manner. Reports faulty and / or dangerous equipment as necessary

Assists in discharge process of patients to include : transport, packing of personal belongings, and assistance with hygiene needs as requested. Provides for safe transport of patients through the institution. Appropriate measures are taken to escort patients into and out of the facility.

Assists with postmortem care.

Non-Essential Functions

Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

EEOC Statement :

Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.