Patient Care Assistant- Full Time Day Shift- Med Psych- Riley 4E

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician, also known as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), to provide bedside care and a positive patient experience. The PCA anticipates patient needs by providing drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging walking, helping with baths, and providing clean linens and gowns. The role provides clinical assistance to the bedside registered nurse, including obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities or changes in behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse so that patients can receive timely assessment and treatment. The PCA helps keep patients safe by using measures such as gait belts and bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm’s reach of patients while they move. This position is on the Med Psych unit at Riley 4E and is listed as full-time, day shift. IU Health describes its patient care assistants as compassionate bedside caregivers who work in a fast-paced environment. The organization offers development opportunities and tuition reimbursement, along with a benefit package and competitive pay.

Requirements

Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA, or attainment of certification upon completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served.
Up-to-date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain mental awareness and withstand a high level of tension and stress.
Ability to maintain concentration amid frequent interruptions and variable noise levels.
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in resolving problems.
Ability to prioritize and manage a high workload within limited time.
Knowledge of procedures, equipment, software, and standards related to patient care activities performed by non-licensed roles such as PCA/PCR/PCI.
Knowledge of infection-control principles.
Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive movements.
Ability to read and perform basic math.
Ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
Knowledge of personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients, self, and others.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and meet patients’ needs, including providing drinks and assisting with meal ordering.
Encourage patients to walk and assist with baths.
Provide patients with clean linens and gowns.
Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse.
Use safety measures such as gait belts and bed and chair alarms, and stay within arm’s reach of patients while they move.
Provide clinical assistance to the bedside RN.