Compassionate Patient Care Assistant — Hospital Support

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The PCA will support nursing staff with basic care activities, such as vital signs, toileting, feeding, and mobility, to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and CNA experience are preferred. If uncertified or lacking experience,416 participants must attend the PCA Academy, and BLS must be completed within 90 days of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience and certification as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment (BLS training is provided).

Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides basic patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse such as, but not limited to: vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity measures, etc. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and respond quickly to patient requests to ensure patient safety and enhance the patient’s experience.
• Documents all patient care activities accurately and to support the clinical decision making of other health care team members.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate team members in order to improve patient outcomes and quality care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The PCA will support nursing staff with basic care activities, such as vital signs, toileting, feeding, and mobility, to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and CNA experience are preferred. If uncertified or lacking experience,416 participants must attend the PCA Academy, and BLS must be completed within 90 days of