Patient Care Assistant

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists the patient in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort and healing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must have basic mathematics and computer skills to support clinical care, the use of electronic medical record, e- mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience (PCA -Patient Care Assistant, Patient Care Attendant-Sitter, patient care training as RN/LPN student, completion of HOSA program, certified nursing assistant - CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse to include but not limited to:
measure and record intake and output
measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight and height
positioning patients; lifting and turning patients
applying/utilizing special equipment
assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode
ambulating the patient
pre-operative and post-operative care
application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices
removal of foley catheters
perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile) and sitz baths
non-medicated enemas
application of heat and cold
care of the incontinent patient
skin care to the immobilized patient
removal of saline lock
emptying of colostomy bags
application of appliances for heat and cold
performing blood sugars
placing patients on cardiac monitors
set up of oxygen equipment
feeding patients
collecting, labeling, and transporting of lab specimens.
Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures.
Applies safety principles when performing care such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with normal range of motion and positioning.
Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner.
Consistently performs basic care requirements such as rounding, use of AIDET, applying the “4 Ps” (Pain, Position, Potty, Proximity of items); prompt response to patient needs; performance of hand hygiene; use of two patient identifiers, etc.
Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.