Patient Care Assistant - Neuro Acute Care 4NE, Full Time, Nights

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Neuro Acute Care Unit at UC Medical Center. The position provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel, consistent with delegation law and rules and the employee’s current education. The PCA works at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and helps maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors. Care is provided in a culturally based and age-specific manner. The PCA supports patient comfort and activities of daily living, takes and documents measurements and patient data, communicates observations to the RN, and assists with unit operations and environmental upkeep.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current STNA certification, completion of a clinical rotation, or completion of the PCA Novice Program.

Responsibilities

Provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel and in accordance with delegation law, rules, and current education.
Provide culturally based and age-specific care; measure vital signs and report changes, including changes in mental status.
Collect specimens and assist patients with activities of daily living.
Provide hygiene and comfort measures, change linens as needed, empty drainage bags, record outputs, and dispose of bodily fluids and waste.
Use patient care equipment and assist with respiratory care; may perform EKGs, mobile care phlebotomy, and blood glucose testing.
Communicate patient observations to the RN promptly and appropriately; record measurements and patient data and document treatments and procedures.
Respond to and use the nurse call system; perform reception and phone duties as directed and retrieve information from the computer.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and coworkers; move equipment to the appropriate cleaning area when no longer in use, reorder and stock materials, and report maintenance issues.
Answer call lights promptly, ensure patient identification bands are in place, and ensure side rails and restraints are applied for patient safety and according to policy.
Use proper body mechanics and universal precautions.