Patient Care Assistant - MICU3

Provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists the patient in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort and healing. Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse to include but not limited to measure and record intake and output measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight and height positioning patients; lifting and turning patients applying/utilizing special equipment assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode ambulating the patient pre-operative and post-operative care application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices removal of foley catheters perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile) and sitz baths non-medicated enemas application of heat and cold care of the incontinent patient skin care to the immobilized patient removal of saline lock emptying of colostomy bags application of appliances for heat and cold performing blood sugars placing patients on cardiac monitors set up of oxygen equipment feeding patients collecting, labeling, and transporting of lab specimens. Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures. Applies safety principles when performing care such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with normal range of motion and positioning. Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner. Consistently performs basic care requirements such as rounding, use of AIDET, applying the “4 Ps” (Pain, Position, Potty, Proximity of items); prompt response to patient needs; performance of hand hygiene; use of two patient identifiers, etc. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. DCH Standards Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 30 days of employment in Patient Safety Companion role. Previous patient care experience preferred. Must have basic computer skills to support the use of electronic medical record, e- mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Reliable transportation to support assignment between two facilities. WORKING CONDITIONS WORK CONTEXT Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionDealing with unpleasant or physically aggressive personalitiesMust be able to deal with conflictMust be able to communicate clearly and accuratelyMust be able to receive delegationMust be able to work in groupsMust be able to perform structured and unstructured workMust be meet time pressure and time linesMust be able to perform in exact and accurate mannerMust be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutionsRequires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. PHYSICAL FACTORS Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to reach reasonable distances in any directionMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and liftMust be able to run in an emergencyMust be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertipsMust be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodationHearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal rangeMust possess stamina to work 12-hour shift Physical presence onsite is essential Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential.