Patient Care Assistant Med Surg

Trinity Health•Chelsea, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) on the Courtyard East unit at Chelsea hospital cares for Medical-Surgical patients as well as chronic head pain patient populations. This 41-bed unit specializes in surgical post-operative care, telemetry, stroke, chronic pain management, and patient education. The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe, and conducive to patient/family well-being, including concepts of relationship-based care. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCA assists patients in completing ADLs including: bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices, and feeding and menu selection. They are responsible for recording patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience desired.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care considering age-specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs.
Assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.
Assist patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.