Patient Care Assistant-Intensive Care (Part Time, Days/Evenings)

About the Role

Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel. This is a part-time position (.6 FTE / 24 hours per week) located at the main hospital in Lancaster, PA.

Responsibilities

• Environment Management
  • Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards.
  • Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
  • Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
  • Maintains unit order and efficiency.
  • Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
  • Maintains safe work environment.
• Supply Management/Clerical
  • Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
  • Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
  • Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
  • Depending on location, may need to schedule patients and handle phone calls.
• Patient Care/Safety
  • Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
  • Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects, or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
  • Assists patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provides activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment.
  • Safely assists in mobilizing, turning, and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members, and staff.
  • Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
  • Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
  • Answers patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient’s satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.
  • Provides close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation.
  • Demonstrates proper responses to emergency situations.
• Code of Conduct/Professionalism
  • Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
  • Completes assignments within designated shift.
  • Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
  • Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
  • Communicates clearly, concisely, and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
  • Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
  • Demonstrates concern and respect for others' thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
  • Able to prioritize continually.
• Clinical Skills
  • Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
  • Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
  • Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion.
  • Performs unit-specific lab tests as dictated by the Point of Care Testing lab standards (Glucose, stool, and emesis), records results, and reports findings to the RN.
  • Performs quality control measures on unit-assigned tests and equipment.
  • Properly labels specimen(s) and form(s) for lab test completion.
  • Participates in achieving institution-wide and unit-based quality outcomes.
  • Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
  • Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member, for all services provided.
• Secondary Functions
  • Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.