CNA Patient Care Assistant
About The Position
As a CNA Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, you will provide direct, compassionate, hands-on patient support and assist nurses and other healthcare professionals. You will help ensure patient comfort and safety and contribute to a supportive healing environment. The role involves basic patient care, maintaining patient rooms, transporting patients and equipment, and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff. Work is performed under the supervision of a licensed nurse and within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant. The position is represented by CHEU and covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- One year of acute care hospital experience.
- California Certified Nursing Assistant license (CNA License) required.
- Basic Life Support certification (AHA BLS Cert) required.
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, ambulation, activities of daily living (ADLs), and routine treatment procedures as defined by hospital policies, procedures, and routines.
- Report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in a patient's condition to the licensed nurse.
- Demonstrate clinical and technical expertise in general nursing skills and account for age-specific variations in the patient population.
- Document patient care measures according to patient care standards, policies, and procedures.
- Adapt interventions to meet age-specific needs as directed by the licensed nurse.
- Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, transport, and discharge procedures, and provide for the safe care of patient valuables during these processes.
- Use proper body mechanics when performing job duties.
- Use equipment and supplies appropriately, including following established policies, procedures, and protocols for transporting, handling, and storing intravenous fluids.
- Maintain patient rooms, transport patients and equipment, and follow safety and infection-control protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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