Patient Care Assistant, Step Down Unit

MemorialCare•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant Per Diem is responsible, under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, for performing activities of daily living for patients and assisting with unit activities that support patient care in the Step Down Unit patient care unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. The Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment and contributes to the health and safety of patients.

Requirements

Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistants with 3 years of experience in an acute care facility or 5 years or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or sub-acute setting or Nursing students actively enrolled in a nursing program who have completed the first semester of the nursing program.
A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required
High school diploma or equivalency
Basic computer knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of licensed personnel, performs patient care activities as identified on Patient Care Assistant competency checklist.
Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.
Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient’s medical record in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.
Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and provides a safe environment for patients.
Responsible for maintenance of the department equipment, reporting and follow-up of equipment in need of repairs.