Patient Care Assistant (ICU/TU) Full Time, Nights

Holland Hospital • Holland, MI

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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 Holland Hospital policies and procedures. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care and service in the assigned area.

This is a full-time, year-round position (not summer-only) working 72 hours every two weeks. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., three shifts per week, with every third weekend required. Pay range is $17.22 to $24.11 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or proof of higher education.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider required within 60 days after hire.
• Able to maintain the stated schedule throughout the year.
• Provide patient care and service appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.
• Perform duties under RN supervision and within applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Accurately document patient care activities and patient data using appropriate forms or information systems.
• Perform assigned 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.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.
• Complete assigned patient duties within the timeframe established by the Registered Nurse.
• Gather intake and output information, 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 promptly.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures to support continuous improvement in patient care, safety, and outcomes.
• Report patient safety issues through the occurrence reporting system.
• Describe unit-based quality improvement activities and their implications for practice, and assist with related data collection.
• Help identify actual and potential patient safety risks.
• Achieve unit-specific initial and ongoing competencies.
• Provide close care or one-to-one direct observation of patients when assigned to support patient safety.
• Contribute to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Support unit operations by completing assigned tasks, conducting ongoing supplies inventory, stocking and cleaning patient care areas, assisting with delegated regulatory checks, and maintaining a neat, uncluttered patient room or treatment area.
• Perform file, chart, and forms maintenance.
• Serve as unit receptionist by answering phones and greeting visitors promptly, politely, and professionally.
• Assist with requests and facilitate communication among members of the health care team.
• Complete other assigned clerical and reception duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer downtime procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED