Patient Care Assistant-MS8-36hrs

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population-specific needs of the patients on the unit. Activities may include any of the following: assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.); obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required; obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, etc.); transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families.
• Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the PCA skill level to the RN.
• Documentation - Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms.
• Unit Support Activities - Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands; and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms. Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment. May perform quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN. Utilizes all equipment appropriately, and notifies appropriate person of equipment or facility breakdown or damage.
• Aid with miscellaneous errands, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances), blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN.
• Aid with routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Education Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or high level of education that requires a high school diploma.
• Experience Preferred: Successful completion or enrollment in a Certified Nurse’s Aide training program, completion of a Medical Assistant program, or EMT certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year pediatric PCA experience preferred.
• Licenses and/or Certifications: BLS/CPR, American Heart Association, required within 2 weeks of hire and must remain current at all times.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification by State of Connecticut preferred.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter.