CNA Patient Care Assisant Telemetry Pulmonary
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct, compassionate, hands-on patient support and assists nurses and other healthcare professionals. The role supports patient comfort, safety, and a healing environment in a dynamic clinical setting. Duties include basic patient care, monitoring and documenting care, maintaining patient rooms, transporting patients and equipment, and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff while following safety and infection-control protocols. The position is supervised by a licensed nurse and operates within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant. It is represented by CHEU and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of acute care or long-term care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant.
- Perform vital signs, assist with ambulation and activities of daily living, and provide routine treatment procedures as defined by hospital policy and procedure.
- Observe and report symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in a patient's condition to the licensed nurse.
- Document patient care measures according to patient care standards, policies, and procedures.
- Adapt interventions to address age-specific patient needs as directed by the licensed nurse.
- Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, transport, and discharge procedures.
- Provide for the safe care of patient valuables during admission, transfer, transport, and discharge.
- Use proper body mechanics when performing job duties.
- Use equipment and supplies appropriately, following established policies, procedures, and protocols, including those for transporting, handling, and storing intravenous fluids.
- Maintain patient rooms, transport patients and equipment, and promptly report changes in patient condition.
- Follow safety protocols and infection-control practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
