PCA - Float - Part Time - Night
About The Position
The PCA assists nurses with patient care activities, taking patients’ developmental levels into consideration. The role requires strong communication, accepting delegated tasks, asking questions, and reporting patient information as appropriate. The PCA handles patient information in accordance with confidentiality and privacy expectations, complies with the safety management program, and responds to the hospital’s mission. The PCA promotes a patient- and family-oriented experience and adapts to changing census and the needs of internal and external customers. Duties include measuring and recording vital signs, intake, and output; assisting patients with activities of daily living; and providing safe patient transportation and a safe environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- PCA training, PCA experience, or active enrollment in a health care-related education program.
- CPR certification must be obtained within two weeks of the start date if not held at hire.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of STNA experience in a hospital setting.
- CPR certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist nurses in completing patient care activities while considering patients’ developmental levels.
- Accept delegated tasks, ask questions, and report patient information as indicated.
- Handle patient information appropriately and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Comply with the safety management program to help maintain a hazard-free environment and reduce injury risk.
- Promote a patient- and family-oriented experience and adapt to changing census and customer needs.
- Measure and record vital signs, intake, and output.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide safe patient transportation and a safe environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
