Patient Care Assistant PCA- Rehab Hospital

Tower Health • Reading, PA

127d

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to: Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc.), Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways. Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform. Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas. Maintaining correct electronic medical records and properly documenting all patient care interactions. Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse. Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges. Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse. Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices. Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• BLS Certification.
• PA Nurse Aide Certification if hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, changing, toileting, and dressing.
• Perform light housekeeping in patient rooms and maintain cleanliness in utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
• Provide clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license.
• Assist with call lights, phone operations, and orient patient families/visitors.
• Maintain properly stocked patient care areas.
• Document all patient care interactions in electronic medical records.
• Review and discuss patient care plans with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintain efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
• Clean patient rooms after discharge and dispose of items used during a patient stay properly.
• Process reusable items for sterilization and reuse.
• Demonstrate knowledge of correct patient safety practices.
• Exhibit responsible and professional behavior while working in a team setting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees