Patient Care Assistant 32 hrs Days E/O weekend and Holiday

About the role

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. This position requires direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including but not limited to: performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, feeding patients
• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required
• Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change
• Perform specimen collection and document all appropriate information
• Retrieve equipment from other areas, set up equipment, clean equipment between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy
• Document patient information such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results
• Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary
• Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition
• Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Nursing Assistant (LNA - New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Experience

• Healthcare experience: 1-2 years required

Skills

• Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%), 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%), 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Schedule

• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
• Employee Type: Regular
• Remote Type: Onsite

Pay

• Pay Range: $20.58 - $25.28/Hourly
• Grade: 3

Work Location

3 Dove Ave