Patient Care Associate- 5 East

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses with direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Prepares patients rooms for occupancy after discharge.
• Observes patient's mental, emotional and physical conditions and reports any changes to the nursing staff.
• Performs non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions as directed by nursing staff.
• May perform special procedures as required and directed (i.e., blood draws/EKGs).
• Conducts regular patient rounds and meets with patient’s family members when required.
• Collects test specimens and performs laboratory analysis as directed by nursing staff.
• Answers patient calls and determines how best to help them.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification Program or equivalent
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification
• Preferred: Minimum of six (6) months recent experience as a Nurse Assistant in an acute care setting
• Preferred: Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent experience

Schedule

Schedule: Part-time • Requisition ID: 26004511 • Daily Work Times: 7:00 am‑7:30 pm • Hours Per Pay Period: 48 • On Call: No • Weekends: Yes