Patient Care Assistant II - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT - Days

Yuma Regional Medical Center • Yuma, AZ

397d

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant II plays a crucial role in supporting nursing staff by performing delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This position is essential for ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity while assisting with various patient care activities in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED equivalency
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state of Arizona, in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care with respect for the patient's dignity, uniqueness, personal preference and rights.
• Assists nursing staff in performing patient care activities including bathing, linen changes, oral hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Assists patients with menu selection, meal set-up, feeding, and records intake/nourishments.
• Delivers and picks up dietary trays and dietary supplements.
• Applies hot and cold treatments and assists patients with elimination needs.
• Transports/escorts discharged patients and assists with transport to diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Collects non-sterile urine, stool, and sputum specimens and delivers them to the appropriate collection point.
• Measures vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oximetry readings, and respirations.
• Maintains clean, safe patient care area and staff work area by organizing and cleaning as necessary.
• Documents patient care given and records patient data in the medical record in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment
• Community involvement and engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED