Full Time Ambulatory Care/PACU Patient Care Assistant

Job description

Patient Care Assistant- PCA
MAIN FUNCTION:
Provides direct patient care and support, ensuring patient needs are met through consistent patient rounding, monitoring and assistance with comfort and safety. Assists nurses in meeting patient needs as directed by RN/LPN. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of the health care team.
Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Department Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses, RN, LPN
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or GED
• No written disciplinary action in the last 12 months
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
• Personal computer experience and keyboarding skills
• Medical terminology course or demonstrated knowledge
• At least one year of PCA clinical experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this position may be:
• Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks
• Subject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policy

DUTIES:
• Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in an independent and timely manner. Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills.
• Safely transports patients via wheelchair, beds, and/or carts throughout facility
• Round on patients to identify and meet patient needs and safety issues
• Participates in huddles/team collaboration
• Maintain fall prevention strategies
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment
• Under the direction of licensed nursing staff:

• Provide appropriate hygiene care for patients
• Provide comfort measures
• Follow infection control guidelines and safety precautions
• Assist patients with nutrition, elimination and activity/mobility
• Specimen collection and transport using appropriate technique
• Completes surgical / procedure prep (if applicable)

• Accurately document care provided in a timely manner
• Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making
• Assist with flow of unit:

• Obtains & returns supplies and equipment as directed
• Operates and cleans equipment safely and appropriately. Initiates work orders/ reports to appropriate person
• Cleans and maintains nursing station, report and break rooms, kitchen areas and others as assigned
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers

• Other duties as assigned by management team

Four 10/hour shifts per week - 0700-1730
40/hour per week