Patient Care Assistant - 4th Floor - University Hospital

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
• Cleans equipment between each patient use
• Operates unit equipment as required
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
• Answers patient call lights promptly
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment
• Distributes water and ice
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections
• Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring
• Takes and records vital signs and weight
• Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
• Singles/initials documentation
• Documents patient turns and repositioning
• Reports any skin condition to RN
• Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
• Responds to overhead pages
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Able to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education
• Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association upon hire
• Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
• High Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting
• High Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Medium Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping
• Medium Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.