ATTENDANT PATIENT CARE - CERMAK

Cook County•Chicago, IL

6d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants before considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants. The Patient Care Attendant (PCA) assists professional nurses by performing simple nursing duties and tasks that contribute to the delivery of nursing care. The PCA is responsible for learning and adhering to facility and nursing policies and procedures, and for the care of environment supplies and equipment within the scope of training. They assist with the transportation of detainees as needed. The PCA may be assigned to watch an individual patient and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
Currently certified as a Nurse's Aide is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Active CPR Certification is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Skilled in the use of nursing equipment such as thermometers, bedpans, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients/detainees
Ability to understand instructions from Health Care staff

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as an attendant or Nurse’s Aide in a hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with transportation of patient/detainee.
Assists detainees as needs with ADL’s as needed, i.e. bathing, hygiene, meals, etc.
Takes vital signs.
Records and reports abnormalities or changes in patient/detainee condition to the charge nurse.
Changes linens as necessary.
Keeps bedside or patient care area clean and clear of unnecessary articles/trash.
Records intake and output as assigned.
Carries out errands to laboratories, supply room, Pharmacy, etc.
Checks supplies.
Prepares lists for ordering needed supplies.
Keeps supply area clean and orderly.
Provides drinking water for patients.
Bags and disposes of soiled linens and trash.
Reports any housekeeping deficiencies or need for repairs to charge nurse.
Attends classes as scheduled, participates in fire, CPR and disaster drills.
Makes appropriate notations on patient’s record.
Documents all care provided.
Assists others in performance of nursing duties as requested and/or assigned.