CNA Patient Care Assistant
About The Position
As a CNA/Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will be a central figure on our patient care team, providing direct, compassionate, hands-on support to patients and assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals. You will play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and a supportive healing environment. Every day, you will expertly perform basic patient care duties like taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, monitoring and documenting patient intake/output, and collecting specimens. You will also maintain patient rooms, transport patients and equipment, and promptly report changes in patient condition to nursing staff, adhering strictly to safety protocols and infection control. To be successful in this role, you will combine a strong empathetic approach, meticulous attention to detail in clinical tasks, and excellent communication skills for interdisciplinary teamwork. You will demonstrate a proactive commitment to patient well-being, a supportive demeanor, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment, delivering compassionate care. Demonstrates adherence to the standards of conduct requirements. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant. Vital signs; Ambulation; ADLs; routine treatment procedures as defined by hospital policies/procedures/routines. Reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the licensed nurse. Demonstrates clinical/technical expertise in general nursing skills. Understands age-specific variations in the patient population. Documents patient care measures according to patient care standards, policies, and procedures. Manages age-specific needs through appropriate adaptation of interventions (as directed by the licensed nurse). Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer, transport, and discharge procedures. Provides for the safe care of patient valuables during these processes. Utilizes proper body mechanics when performing job duties. Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies (including following established policies, procedures, and protocols governing the transport, handling, and storage of intravenous fluids) in the care of the patient. This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- High School Graduate / GED required
- California Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA License) required
- Basic Life Support Cert (AHA BLS Cert) required
Nice To Haves
- At least one (1) year of acute care or long-term experience
Responsibilities
- Take vital signs
- Assist with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
- Monitor and document patient intake/output
- Collect specimens
- Maintain patient rooms
- Transport patients and equipment
- Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff
- Adhere to safety protocols and infection control
- Perform basic patient care duties
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
- Document patient care measures
- Assist in and accompany patients in admission, transfer, transport, and discharge procedures
- Provide for the safe care of patient valuables
- Utilize proper body mechanics
- Appropriately utilize equipment and supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
