Certified Patient Care Assistant PCA

Patient Care Assistant

Located just 1-hour from Cheyenne and situated on the banks of the North Platte River, Torrington thrives on its rural pace and charm, and offers plenty of outdoor adventures. Play golf, visit the museum, participate in local cultural events and explore a wealth of recreational opportunities.

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area while promoting an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. You, the ideal candidate, will have strong communication with physicians, nurses, and call in. In the role you will also process patient records, record bed assignments in system, make face sheets, and assist with other areas in the admission process. This will be a full-time night shift position, with three 12-hour shifts per week. Weekend and holiday rotation.

Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital. We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit / department.

Core functions include :

• Assisting in activities of daily living and completing necessary tasks to promote patient health
• Collecting patient specimens and data, including vital signs
• Recognizing and reporting abnormalities and / or changes in the patient's health status
• Performing procedures and using equipment as delegated by a licensed professional
• Performing receptionist / clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency
• Maintaining a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information
• Maintaining adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies
• Assisting with transporting patients

Minimum qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :