Patient Care Associate-PCA Full Time Nights

Position : Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician

Department : Mother Baby 5A

Hours / Shift : Full Time / Nights 7p-7a including every other weekend

Overview :

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.

Job Duties :

• Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician ( PCT ) and / or beyond.
• Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate ( PCA ) :
• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
• Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.
• Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician ( PCT ) :
• Patient Care Associate job duties.
• Phlebotomy / blood cultures
• Enteral Feeding
• Wound care
• IV / Foley removal
• Trach care / suctioning

Training :

Qualifications :

Position requires individuals to push, pull, and / or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

Key Mercy Benefits :

EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans