Patient Care Assistant-Neuroscience Unit (Full Time, Nights)

About the role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.

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). Assist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide 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 assist 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. Answer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient’s satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager. Provide close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation. Demonstrate 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 compet