Health Care Associate (HCA) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Joseph, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Associate (HCA) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. This role involves providing basic patient care, acting as a liaison between patients and nurses, delivering high-level customer service, and ensuring accurate documentation. The HCA also participates in patient hand-offs, performs delegated tasks after competency validation, and mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques to foster independence and safety. Care is individualized based on patient needs and preferences. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit and is located in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

Requirements

• Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurse’s Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care).
• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition).
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination.
• Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
• Use of clinical technology.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities.
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command.
• Possesses problem-solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to providing direct patient care)
• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed