Patient Care Aide

Sonoma Specialty Hospital•Sebastopol, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient care aides (PCAs) under the supervision of the supervising RN and primary care nurse (RN/LVN) the PCA will assist in providing quality basic care to patients. Patient care duties may include completing vital signs, intake/output, distributing trays, feeding patients, collecting intake/output, interdepartmental transports, transferring patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent
BLS certificate required within 60 days of hire
On-site job training with nurse educator/nursing administration
One-on-One orientation with precepting nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant or experienced PCA
Good Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with employees, patients and patient’s families
Positive interpersonal skills
Basic math and computer skills
Good organizational skills
Knowledge of basic medical terminology/anatomy
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care to patients served
Working knowledge of established safety topics (e.g. Infection Control, Electrical safety, Disaster) as required by organizational standards
Employees are responsible for all aspects of the hospital safety and health program including compliance with safety rules and regulations, remedying unsafe working conditions, and for continuously practicing safety while performing duties.
Sonoma Specialty Hospital policy prohibits employees with patient contact or those who prepare products for patient use from wearing artificial nails.
Able to adapt to sudden changes and willing to care for all types of patients regardless of age, ethnic background, religion, sexual preference, educational or economic status.
Able to adapt to specific shift routine, i.e., sleep/wake pattern.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant, EMT, CNA experience preferred
Work in a healthcare environment for at least 60 days, preferred experience in hospital setting
Proficiency in electronic documentation system must be obtained and return demonstration to the Lead.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care, such as personal hygiene assistance to patients including grooming, oral care, bathing, incontinent care, and toileting.
PCA after completing on-site training and competencies will be competent to document and take patients vital signs and report abnormal vital signs to primary care nurse.
Collecting and documentation of intake/output records of patients
Documentation of vital signs, intake/output and basic care completed with patients.
Immediately notifies supervising RN or primary nurse of any abnormal/unusual findings of patient conditions, problems, or data.
PCA will be performing all job responsibilities in accordance with infection control procedures.
Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them.
Interacts with patients in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
Provide emotional support when warranted.
Assists with set up and/or feeding of patients when appropriate.
Lifts, moves, and transports patients, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
Use correct body mechanics when performing duties.
Prepares and maintains patient care area/rooms and ensures they are clean and orderly.
Removes and stores extra equipment in a timely manner.
Knowledge of type of isolation rooms. How to correctly DON and DOFF PPE.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Use interpreter services to communicate effectively with patients.
Maintain fall precautions and awareness of fall risk patients.
Ambulating patients in accordance with their limitations.
Assisting patients with active or passive range of motion.
Escorting patients out of facility upon discharge.
Assisting in bookkeeping/filing duties