Patient Care Associate - Ortho/Trauma- FT - Nights- MRH

About the role

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join our team in Hollywood, Florida. This position works under the supervision of an RN and assists with various patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Aids patients with personal care and activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Keeps patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Monitors patient status and reports any abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with transporting patients, as needed.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• No degree or any other education earned is required.
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: 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.
• Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required.

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 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 0%
• 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%
• Squatting: 60%
• Sitting: 60%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible Speech: 60%
• Hearing Acuity: 60%
• Smelling Acuity: 0%
• Taste Discrimination: 0%
• Depth Perception: 60%
• Distinguishing Color: 60%
• Seeing - Far: 60%
• Seeing - Near: 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Asbestos: 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals: 20%
• Dust: 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 20%
• Hazardous Medication: 20%
• Latex: 20%
• Computer Monitor: 60%
• Domestic Animals: 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold: 0%
• Fire Risk: 0%
• Hazardous Noise: 0%
• Heating Devices: 0%
• Hypoxia: 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights: 0%
• Magnetic Fields: 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Potential Electric Shock: 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
• Radiation: 20%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights: 0%
• Unprotected Heights: 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%
• Shift Nights: 0%

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net