Patient Care Associate Telemetry FT Days

Trane Technologies•Commerce Charter Township, MI

12h

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team and performs technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA works under 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 to the registered nurse. The role supports patient care on a telemetry unit at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital. The PCA helps provide consistent, quality care, assists patients with daily living and personal hygiene, and contributes to a safe and respectful care environment. Depending on unit needs, the PCA may also perform general clerical duties. The PCA participates in ongoing education and maintains job competencies.

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 contributing 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 condition to the nurse.
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, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Show sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy, express interest in patient progress, answer patient and family questions, and explain procedures and processes within the scope of training and abilities.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform general clerical duties as required by unit needs, such as 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 for maintaining competencies.
Perform other assigned tasks.