Patient Care Assistant (Float Team), Full Time Days

Patient Care Assistant

Under supervision of the RN, serves as an integral member of the health care team by performing clerical and patient care assignments as delegated and permitted by law and regulatory bodies and institutional policies and procedures. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his / her assigned area.

Pay Range : $16.88 - $23.64 / hour

Employment Type : Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks

Schedule : 7 : 00 am - 7 : 30 pm on varied weekdays, includes every 3rd weekend

Requirements : High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required or proof of higher education, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required

Patient Care

• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and / or verbal assignments and direction.
• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and / or information systems.
• Performs required clinical skills including but not limited to : Vital sign measurement; aseptic technique; specimen collection; hot and cold applications; simple respiratory therapy; post mortem care; ostomy care; and, application of orthopedic devices.
• Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.
• Completes assigned patient duties within the time-frame established by the Registered Nurse.
• Gathers data including but not limited to : Intake; output; vital signs; patient height and weight; and, point-of-care test results.
• Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
• Observes patients carefully for changes and reports in a timely manner.

Standards

Unit Maintenance

Clerical and Reception

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required or proof of higher education

BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required

Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) preferred

Previous patient care experience preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Computer literate preferred

Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred

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