Patient Care Assistant

About the Role

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1 or more years experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Emergency Center Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the nurses with direct-patient care.
• Communicate with and keep manager informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Maintain established departmental, unit, and hospital guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Implement and maintain factors related to safety and effectiveness of patient outcomes.
• Administer necessary actions to comply with daily patient hygiene standards.
• Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately document designated processes, policies, products, and service offerings.
• Ensure documentation is tailored to expected readers/users, uses correct terminology, and conforms to required style and format.
• Demonstrate technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role.
• Understand equipment operation, maintain equipment in working order, and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Use technology to increase productivity and adapt to new technology.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
• Perform other duties as required and complete all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge in present areas of responsibility through self-education and attending ongoing educational programs.
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrate competency in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.