Patient Care Associate (PCA) - (2nd Shift Evenings)

HEBREW HEALTH CARE INC • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) at the CT Behavioral Health Hospital provides hands-on care and performs patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Specific tasks vary within the Hospital units, but aspects of a patient’s essential daily functions may include, but not limited to the following: eating, dressing, bathing, answering calls bells, delivering messages, serving meals, making beds, and tidying up rooms. Also, observation of the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any change to the Nurse assigned to the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education required.
• Previous hospital Patient Care Associate (PCA) experience, current certified nursing assistant (CNA) and/or emergency medical technician (EMT) license preferred.
• Nursing student who has completed the fundamentals or introduction to nursing course will be considered.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and interprets verbal and written communications using the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain report on patients.
• Remain current regarding patient’s care plan to comply with specific assignments as changes may occur due to the patients care plan.
• Provides appropriate basic nursing care and treatment procedures on assigned patients as directed by the Licensed Nurse.
• Perform skills which include observation and documentation of vital signs, I&O, weight, height, skin condition and elimination of assigned patients.
• Feed patients when required.
• Pass water, linens, and nourishments.
• Communicates with patients/families, and co-workers to promote effective relationships.
• Reports change in patient’s condition immediately and offer problem-solving options to the Nurse and communicate other pertinent patient changes throughout the shift to the Nurse assigned to the patient’s care plan.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Promptly responds to unsafe incidences to secure patient and protect their wellness.
• Documents basic patient care and procedures on assigned patients utilizing appropriate forms.
• Documents all observations indicated within the role of the Patient Care Associate (PCA) on appropriate forms and within specified time frames to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensures use of appropriate hand hygiene for food handling.
• Serves patients foods and fluids.
• Ensures patient diet slip matches with meal prepared.
• Assists patients with meals including positioning, meal set up, and protective clothing when patients desires.
• Engages with patients to enhance dining experience; avoid personal conversations with other co-workers in the presence of patients.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen, nursing station, clean and dirty utility rooms, shower rooms, supply closets, locker rooms, patient dining room etc.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED