Patient Care Assistant
About The Position
This position assists assigned patients with activities of daily living (ADL) according to their treatment plan, policies, procedures, unit routines, and protocol. The Patient Care Assistant will observe, report, and document changes in the patient’s physical and behavioral status, ADLs, and other tasks as assigned to the licensed nurse or Lead CNA in a timely and accurate manner. They will utilize therapeutic interventions that reflect knowledge of Therapeutic Options unit routines and rules, and patient treatment guidelines. The role also involves escorting patients to other departments, meals, and outside of the hospital per protocols and procedure, performing assignments according to policy and procedures, providing Constant Supportive Observation (CSO) as assigned, and participating in therapeutic activities and/or groups for patients. Assignments will be performed utilizing principles of the Recovery Model. Operationally, the Patient Care Assistant will follow and complete assignments in a timely manner, reporting on assignments to the licensed nurse or Lead CNA as required. They will participate in activities that improve patient care as directed, accurately complete required documentation within established time frames, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned. Compliance with established policy CHPP 12-03.10, Employee Reliability Standards is also required. For education and skill development, the Patient Care Assistant must attend all mandatory in-services, complete five hours of in-service to meet learning needs and developmental plans, and share learned knowledge and skills with staff members as appropriate.
Requirements
- Ability to provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff and/or Lead CNA
- Ability to follow instructions and report observations to licensed nurse in timely manner
- Skills in providing assistance to patients in activities of daily living
- Demonstrates competencies as defined on Competency Assessment
Nice To Haves
- Previous stable work history
Responsibilities
- Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living (ADL) according to treatment plan, policies, procedures, unit routines and protocol.
- Observe, report, document changes in the patient’s physical and behavioral status, ADLs, and other tasks as assigned to the licensed nurse or Lead CNA in a timely and accurate manner.
- Utilize therapeutic interventions that reflect knowledge of Therapeutic Options unit routines and rules, and patient treatment guidelines.
- Escort patients to other departments, meals and outside of hospital per protocols and procedure.
- Perform assignments according to policy and procedures.
- Constant Supportive Observation (CSO) as assigned.
- Participates in therapeutic activities and/or groups for patients.
- Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model.
- Follows and completes assignments in timely manner. Reports on assignments to licensed nurse or Lead CNA as required.
- Participate in activities that improve patient care, as directed.
- Accurately completes required documentation within established time frames.
- Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.
- Compliance with established policy CHPP 12-03.10, Employee Reliability Standards.
- Attend all mandatory in-services.
- Complete five hours of in-service to meet learning needs and developmental plan.
- Shares learned knowledge and skills with staff members as appropriate.
Benefits
- choice of four health insurance plans
- paid life insurance
- retirement plans
- 14 paid holidays
- annual leave
- sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
