Patient Care Associate - Oncology - FT- Days - MHW

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida

About the role

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Monitors patient status and response; reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with transporting patients, as needed.

Requirements

• No degree or formal education required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (multiple accepted formats listed in posting).
• Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from a formal training program.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping: 60%
• Climbing: 20%
• Keyboard Entry: 60%
• Kneeling: 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 25–75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Reaching: 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg: 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
• Running: 40%
• Sitting: 60%
• Squatting: 60%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible Speech: 60%
• Hearing Acuity: 60%
• Depth Perception: 60%
• Distinguish Color: 60%
• Seeing - Far: 60%
• Seeing - Near: 60%
• Exposure to Biohazardous Waste: 60%
• Exposure to Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Exposure to Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Exposure to Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Exposure to Cytotoxic Chemicals: 20%
• Exposure to Dust: 40%
• Exposure to Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
• Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals: 20%
• Exposure to Hazardous Medication: 20%
• Exposure to Latex: 20%
• Exposure to Computer Monitor: 60%
• Exposure to Domestic Animals: 20%
• Exposure to Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Exposure to Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Exposure to Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
• Exposure to Radiation: 20%
• Exposure to Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%