Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - 11th Floor, Adult Complex Medical Unit, University Hospital
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) supports patient care on the 11th Floor, Adult Complex Medical Unit, at University Hospital. The role assists patients with activities of daily living and carries out assigned patient-care and unit-support tasks under assignments from an RN or LPN. The PCA reports changes in patient condition to the RN or LPN and follows current infection control and safety standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Employees in regular positions working at least 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE or greater) qualify for benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Ability to work the defined schedule and overtime as required.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
Responsibilities
- Receive verbal or written assignments from an RN or LPN.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Report changes in patient condition and skin conditions to an RN or LPN.
- Maintain clean, neat, and stocked areas and patient rooms; clean equipment between patient uses and keep hallways clear of equipment.
- Operate unit equipment as required and run unit errands as needed.
- Assist with and accompany patients during admission, discharge, and transfer.
- Answer patient call lights promptly; distribute water and ice.
- Maintain 24-hour urine collections; perform catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring.
- Take and record vital signs and weight, and accurately record intake and output, including NG, chest tube, ostomy bag, and Foley output.
- Sign or initial documentation, document patient turns and repositioning, and assist with completion of the daily flow sheet.
- Respond to overhead pages.
- Participate in orientation of new employees as assigned.
- Access and accurately maintain electronic and paper medical records.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule and overtime as required, and perform related duties as required.
- Adhere to current infection control and safety standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
