Health Care Associate (HCA) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Bon Secours Mercy Health · Warren, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position
The Health Care Associate (HCA) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
- Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
- Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
- Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
- Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.
Licensing/Certification
- BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to providing direct patient care)
- Must have completed one of the following:
- Successful completion of nursing aide training program
- Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC)
- CNA Certified Nurse Aide
- Nurse’s Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation
- 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.
Education
None
Work Experience
Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred).
Training
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
- May be required to use physical restraints.
- May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
- May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
- Prolonged periods of working alone.
- Other: Ability to work holidays, overtime and weekends as required.
- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
- Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)
- Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
- Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
- Sitting
- Walking
- Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
- Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
- Perform shift work
- Maneuver weight of patients
- Reach above shoulder
- Repetitive arm/hand movements
- Finger Dexterity
- Color Vision
- Acuity – far
- Acuity – near
- Hazardous substances or body fluids
- Depth perception
- Use of Latex products
- Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to dust/fumes
- Exposure to potential electrical shock
- Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
- Exposure to high pitched noises
- Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
- Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team.
- Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
- Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care).
- Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
- Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition).
- Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
- Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
- Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination.
- Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
- Use of clinical technology.
- Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities.
- Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
- Escalation of concerns via chain of command.
- Possesses problem-solving skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
- Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support