Patient Care Assistant - Medical Complexity Weekend Days

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

89d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. This role involves assisting with daily living activities within a hospital setting, light housekeeping in patient rooms and common areas, and performing clinical patient care tasks that do not require a nursing license. The Patient Care Assistant will also assist with call lights, phone operations, orienting patient families/visitors, maintaining stocked patient care areas, and documenting all patient care interactions in electronic medical records. They will review and discuss patient care plans with the assigned Registered Nurse and help maintain efficient patient flow by monitoring room availability and patient intakes/discharges. Additionally, they are responsible for cleaning patient rooms after discharge, properly disposing of used items, and processing reusable items for sterilization. A strong understanding and execution of correct patient safety practices, along with responsible and professional behavior in a team setting, are essential.

Requirements

High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
No Experience
BLS Certification
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Nice To Haves

If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification

Responsibilities

Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.