Patient Care Associate Surge, FT, Inpatient Rehab

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the RN and LPN.  Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental, spiritual, and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; and elimination needs.  Indirect patient care includes, but is not limited to, cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment, which is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s well-being.  An understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines is mandatory.  Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, use simple math skills, and write clearly and legibly.
• Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care.
• Ability to assist the patient with personal hygiene needs and observing the patient’s condition, including their vital signs, their feeding and elimination patterns.
• Ability to perform general housekeeping skills, ordering and maintenance of supplies and simple computer entry ability.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experiences as a nursing assistant or in other patient-related position desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performing direct patient care duties
• Performing indirect patient care duties
• Implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental, spiritual, and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; and elimination needs.
• Cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas
• Maintaining an environment, which is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s well-being.
• Following infection control and safety guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees