Patient Care Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Current BLS certification, required
• 2 years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program, required (this qualification is preferred for hires in Oklahoma)
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting
• Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal precautions
• Position requires fluency in English; written and verbal communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a physician or registered nurse within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care
• Employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately
• Maintains simple drainage devices
• Takes patient vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain related records
• Perform skin preps and prepares patient for procedures as directed
• Answers call bells, prepares patients for meals, prepares meals and feeds patients
• Performs/assists with baths
• Assists patient in mobility
• Transports patients within the facility and performs assigned treatments, as directed
• Maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion
• Performs housekeeping duties for patient rooms
• Performs assigned data entry via computer
• Serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice
• Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings/continuing education/skills competency
• Supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization
• Serves as preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staff

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• 401K match (fully vested day 1 of eligibility)
• paid referrals