Patient Care Associate Pre Op FT Days

Trane Technologies • Detroit, MI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team and provides technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care. The PCA works under the supervision of a registered nurse, who delegates tasks based on patient needs and the PCA’s skills and abilities. The PCA reports deviations from expected patient parameters and changes in a patient’s medical or emotional condition to the registered nurse. The position is listed as full-time, pre-operative, day shift at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing, or completion of a Certified PCA/PCT program, Certified Nurse Assistant program or equivalent training, Medical Assistant program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of direct patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to support consistent, quality care and productive employee relations, while supporting DMC’s continuous improvement philosophy, teamwork, mission, vision, and values.
• Perform basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse and report changes in patients’ medical or emotional conditions.
• Assist nursing personnel in responding to emergency patient situations.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous improvement initiatives, safety and environmental standards, and infection control standards.
• Show sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy, demonstrate interest in patient progress, answer questions from patients and families, explain procedures and processes within the scope of training and abilities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform general clerical duties as required by unit needs, including answering telephones and call lights and greeting patients and visitors.
• Support personal growth by participating in workshops, educational programs, and in-service meetings, reviewing current literature, and maintaining competencies jointly with the institution.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED