Patient Care Associate (PCA/CNA) - 1st Shift Days

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 behavioral health unit, but aspects of a patient’s essential daily functions may include, but not limited to the following: eating, dressing, bathing, documenting q15 minute checks, 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 preferred
• 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
• Ability to read, write, and interpret verbal and written communications in English
• Ability to perform basic math
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Current AHA BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to patients
• Assist with daily living activities such as eating, dressing, and bathing
• Document patient checks every 15 minutes
• Deliver messages and serve meals
• Make beds and tidy up patient rooms
• Observe and report changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the assigned nurse

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED