Patient Care Technician - Full Time Night - Other Adult Mixed Acuity Unit - West

Indiana University Health • Avon, IN

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About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) as a non-licensed team member. As a non-licensed team member, the PCA provides care to designated patients and supports the patient care team. Job duties include provision of activities of daily living, mobility assistance, continuous observation including suicide prevention, and ensuring the patient's surroundings are clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Constant mental awareness and ability to withstand high levels of tension and stress.
• Ability to maintain concentration amidst frequent interruptions and variable noise levels.
• Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within limited time.
• Knowledge of procedures, equipment, software, and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitious movements.
• Ability to read and perform basic math.
• Ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
• Knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to designated patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.
• Support mobility assistance for patients.
• Conduct continuous observation of patients, including suicide prevention measures.
• Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the patient's surroundings.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees