Patient Care Associate Med Surg PT Rotating Shift

Trane Technologies • Detroit, MI

17d

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.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to support consistent, quality care and productive employee relations, while demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork, and the DMC 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, and objectives, as well as continuous improvement initiatives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Respect patient comfort, privacy, and confidentiality; show interest in patient progress; and answer patient and family questions or explain procedures and processes within the scope of training and abilities.
• Perform general clerical duties as required by unit needs, including answering telephones and call lights and greeting patients and visitors.
• Participate in workshops, educational programs, and in-service meetings; review current literature; and share accountability with the institution for maintaining competencies.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

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