Patient Care Assistant - 4th Floor - University Hospital

USA Health•Mobile, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant supports patient care on the 4th Floor at University Hospital under assignments from an RN or LPN. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors and documents aspects of patient care, helps maintain clean and orderly patient areas, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff. The assistant also supports admissions, discharges, and transfers; operates and cleans equipment; responds to call lights and overhead pages; and maintains accurate electronic and paper medical records. The position requires compassion, attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; experience may be substituted year for year for the required education.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated requirements.
Compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping.
Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors.
Ability to work the defined schedule and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Receive verbal and 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; keep hallways clear of equipment.
Clean equipment between each patient use and operate unit equipment as required.
Assist with and accompany patients during admission, discharge, and transfer.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and overhead pages.
Distribute water and ice.
Maintain 24-hour urine collections; perform catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring.
Take and record vital signs and weight.
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 daily flow sheets.
Participate in orientation of new employees as assigned.
Access and accurately maintain electronic and paper medical records.
Complete mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements; adhere to current infection control and safety standards.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule and overtime as required, and perform related duties as assigned.