Patient Care Assistant Emergency
About The Position
Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek exceptional individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger. The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Patient Care Assistant’s provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance , control, or other nursing intervention . Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements .
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Recent experience desired.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and conducive patient care environment.
- Provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
- Notify nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing intervention.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.
- Assist patients in completing ADLs including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices, and with feeding and menu selection.
- Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
