Patient Care Associate I - Inpatient - FT - Days- $1K Sign on Bonus- JDCH

Location : Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary :

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Responsibilities :

Assists with keeping patient rooms / areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.

Assist with transporting patients, as needed.

Additional duties as assigned.

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to : monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY / SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

No Degree or any other education earned (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : 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.Required Work Experience : Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required.Other Information :

• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%

Shift : Days

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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