Patient Care Associate - Pediatric ED - Per Diem - Mid-Shift - MHM

Responsibilities

• Aid in transporting patients as needed.
• Monitor patient status and report any abnormalities or changes.
• Perform basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, such as monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assist in stocking, cleaning, and maintaining patient rooms/areas.
• Support patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.

Requirements

• No degree required.
• BLS American Heart E-Card, BLS American Heart RQI E-Card, BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard, BLS Cert Red Cross, BLS GRACE, BLS Certification Grace, BLS Certification American Heart Association.
• Three (3) months of patient care experience or certification from a formal training program required.

Competencies

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