Patient Care Assistant (PCA)- 72 Hours Per Pay Period

Alomere Health • Alexandria, MN

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff in providing patient care, to include procedures that monitor body functions, transportation and movement of patients, set-up and maintenance of equipment, medical and surgical prep procedures and maintaining sanitary and neat conditions.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support Certification

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the hospital setting
• Prior experience in a nursing home setting
• Completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course or equivalent
• Ability to assist in providing a safe and friendly environment
• Skill in observing patients for changes in conditions or behavior and promptly reporting changes to appropriate personnel
• Ability to maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them
• Ability to interact with patients in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a carding environment

Responsibilities

• Attend to the individual needs of the patient which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feedings, toileting, transferring, communication, or other needs
• Perform skills which include observation and documentation of glucometer checks, vital signs and Intake & Outtake into appropriate record keeping systems
• Lift, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention
• Answer patient call lights promptly and courteously
• Use infection prevention measures to prevent the spread of infection in and around the healthcare facility
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches 100% up to 6% of employee's contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed