Patient Care Assistant

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides a high level of customer service and support to Carle patients by providing bedside safety guidance. Additionally, the PCA can be guided to perform limited duties regarding the individual patient's personal care and hygiene needs.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Assists patients with the activities of daily living
Safely assist the patient from bed to chair, bathroom (or commode), or wheel chair
Provide safe transport in the form of walking patient within room or on unit (not off the unit); proper use of gait belt
Recognizes that getting report from patient's nurse is required at start of CPCA's shift. If report is not received, CPCA contacts House Officer or Staffing Office
Informs Nurse, HCT, or next available medical personnel for any emergent event the patient starts to experience
Informs Nurse or HCT if patient experiences any change in behavior
Completes assignments as instructed and directed by RN and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Constantly monitor patient visually to ensure patient does not fall or pull lines/tubes
Assists patients with the activities of daily living under the direction of RN and HCT; including personal hygiene and eating
Safely assist the patient from bed to chair, bathroom (or commode), or wheel chair.
Provide safe transport in the form of walking patient within room or on unit (not off the unit); proper use of gait belt
Hourly documentation in EPIC of patient's disposition
Patient Sitter serves the following patient populations: Inpatient Med/Surg; ICU, CVICU, Neuro, Pediatrics, Oncology, Observation, and Inpatient Rehabilitation