Patient Care Associate - District Float Pool - Per Diem - MHS

Memorial Healthcare

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities. At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. We invite you to share in the Memorial Experience – where touching lives, lifting spirits, and healing the human body is our profession’s greatest privilege and reward.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Minimum of one (1) year patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care.
EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

ACCOUNTABILITY
CUSTOMER SERVICE
ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)
PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT
PROBLEM SOLVING
RESPONDING TO CHANGE
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Responsibilities

Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements.
Assists with transporting patients, as needed.
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Assists with keeping patient rooms and areas stocked, clean and orderly.
Performs other duties as assigned.