Patient Care Associate, Advanced Care, 7p-7a, EOW, FT

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

8d • 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.
• Understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting the patient with personal hygiene needs
• Observing the patient’s condition, including their vital signs, their feeding and elimination patterns
• Cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas
• Maintaining an environment, which is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s well-being
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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