Health Care Associate (HCA) – Progressive Stepdown Unit (PIC) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health•Warren, OH

2d•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 is for the Progressive Stepdown Unit (PIC) at St. Joseph Warren Hospital and requires 36 hours per week on the Day Shift (6:00 am - 6:30 pm). This is a collective bargaining unit position.

Requirements

Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or Have an STNA/CNA certification; or Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting (home care and DSP do not qualify)
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to providing direct patient care)
Must have completed one of the following: (required) 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.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
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

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

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.