Patient Care Assistant - Mother-Baby

About the role

Primarily responsible for the delivery of non‑clinical care to all adult and/or pediatric patients. Responsible for delivery of clinical care as delegated by licensed nurses and within the scope of practice. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.

Schedule

Full Time, Nights 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Responsibilities

• Follows expected workflows and processes set up for the delivery of non‑clinical and clinical care.
• Demonstrates positive, effective communication, including education with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and professional communication skills.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, families and co‑workers, including handwashing and adherence to infection‑control policies.
• Demonstrates professionalism, including current AED competency, adherence to dress‑code policies, and participation in orientation of new team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• If working in the Total Joint Center: required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital‑provided continuing education upon hire and annually, focusing on management/care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spine surgery patients.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear.
• Lifting is limited to 35 lb for clinical staff and 50 lb for non‑clinical staff; lifts over these limits must be performed with an assisted‑lift device or assistance from another individual.