Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg - Full Time Nights

Trinity Health•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for experienced Patient Care Assistants to join the team! This is a full-time night shift position (7:00 pm - 7:30 am), requiring work every other weekend and rotating holidays. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide hygiene and comfort measures and selected nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). You must demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, and feeding patients.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required
BLS Certification required
Able to perform all skills and competencies as defined in the PCA skills checklist within 3 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies patient needs and reports to RN.
Carries out delegated, appropriate nursing actions for each patient.
Delivers nursing care that demonstrates both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
Reports observed physical and emotional reactions to holistic plan of care.
Completes all charts/forms accurately and timely (e.g., Vital Signs, weights, Intake and Output’s along with documentation on Flow Sheet).
Reinforces patient teaching and instructions that have been given by the RN.
Receives report and continuously communicates with the RN throughout the shift.
Seeks knowledge in relation to patient’s condition, disease entity or treatment and reflects this in patient care.