Patient Care Assistant (Emergency) Part Time, 9am to 5pm

Holland Hospital•Buffalo, NY

6d•$17 - $24

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant is an integral member of the health care team, performing clerical and patient care assignments as delegated and permitted by law, regulatory bodies, and institutional policies and procedures. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care and service in the assigned area. This is a part-time, year-round position scheduled 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., two nights a week, with every third weekend required. The role is 32 hours every two weeks and is not a summer-only position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or proof of higher education.
BLS for the Healthcare Provider required within 60 days after hire.
Ability to maintain the stated schedule throughout the year.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) certification.
Previous patient care experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Computer literacy.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient care under a Registered Nurse’s supervision and follow written and/or verbal assignments and direction.
Accurately document patient care activities and patient data using appropriate forms and information systems.
Perform clinical skills, including vital sign measurement, aseptic technique, specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care, ostomy care, and application of orthopedic devices.
Help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.
Complete assigned patient duties within the time frame established by the Registered Nurse.
Gather intake and output data, vital signs, patient height and weight, and point-of-care test results.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Observe patients for changes and report them in a timely manner.
Follow Holland Hospital policies and procedures to support continuous improvement in patient care, safety, practice, and outcomes.
Report patient safety issues through the occurrence reporting system; assist in identifying actual and potential patient safety risks and collecting quality-improvement data; and describe unit-based quality-improvement activities and their implications for practice.
Achieve unit-specific initial and ongoing competencies and provide close care or one-to-one direct observation of patients when assigned.
Contribute to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.
Support unit operations by completing assigned tasks, conducting ongoing supply inventories, stocking and cleaning patient care areas, assisting with delegated regulatory checks, and maintaining neat patient rooms and treatment areas.
Perform file, chart, and form maintenance and support patient care and unit operations under Registered Nurse supervision.
Serve as a unit receptionist by promptly and professionally answering calls and greeting visitors.
Assist with requests and facilitate communication among health care team members; perform other assigned clerical and reception duties.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer downtime procedures.