PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Encinitas - Float Pool - Nights (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a key member of the clinical care team, providing excellent service to patients. PCAs assist with personal needs and activities of daily living, collect data, and help maintain a safe, organized patient environment. Under a clinician’s direction and within the permitted scope, they assist with patient care and support the unit with patient logistics, clerical tasks, equipment and supply duties, and charge reconciliation. This role is part of the Encinitas Site-Based Float Pool and may provide exposure to up to seven departments with different patient populations and work environments. Patient ratios range from 7:1 to 8:1. Primary assignments include sitting with patients and assisting patients on the floor with walking, washing, and other needs. The role emphasizes exceptional patient care and collaboration.
Requirements
- One year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider, or current enrollment in or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school, or current enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals.
- Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a service aptitude.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider.
Nice To Haves
- One year of acute care experience.
- Multiple patient care skills.
- CNA Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living.
- Collect patient data and help ensure patients have a safe, organized environment.
- Assist with patient care within the permitted scope and under a clinician’s direction.
- Support the unit with patient logistics, clerical tasks, equipment and supply duties, and charge reconciliation.
- Work as a sitter in patient care.
- Assist patients with walking, washing, and other needs.
- Provide patient care across float pool departments with differing patient populations.
Benefits
- Benefit-eligible position.
- Transitional and professional development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
