Patient Care Assistant - Rehab TSU

Tower Health•Wyomissing, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PA Nurse Aide Certification Required The CNA is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. All CNA 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. Current Opening: Weekend Only Day Shift - Every Saturday and Sunday - 7:00am - 7:30pm #READ

Requirements

High School Diploma - OR - GED
Relevant Experience
PA Nurse Aide Certification
BLS Certification
Customer Service Skills
Excellent Communications Skills
Listening Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word

Responsibilities

Providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.