Nurse Assistant - Med / Surg 5S

Patient Care Associate

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through : Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit / area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities :

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify / attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required :

Preferred :

Schedule : Full-time

Hours Per Pay Period : 72

On Call : No

Weekends : Yes