Patient Care Assistant

Pruitthealth Corporation; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patient comfort, personal hygiene, meal prep, and daily living activities in accordance with the Care Plan.

The role involves coordinating with nursing staff, performing light housekeeping, and maintaining accurate visit records. Requires Home Care Aide training and CPR certification, plus relevant Georgia experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of a state recognized Home Care Aide Training Program (20 hours) and supervised clinical practice (20 hours).
• Successful completion of nurse aide credentialing or competency evaluation recognized by the state of Georgia.
• One year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
• Proof of basic first aid and current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient.
• Follows procedures for handling medical emergencies per the Care Plan.
• Reports patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Assists with light housekeeping, laundry and changing linens.
• Maintains a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Assists with meal preparation and related tasks as indicated by the Care Plan.
• Assists with patient transfer, ambulation and exercise as directed by the Care Plan.
• Provides personal hygiene including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting and hair care.
• Coordinates care with the RN and/or Executive Director; maintains visit records.

Skills

In-service education

Team meetings

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Licensure & compliance

Education

Home Care Aide Training

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Assistant (2609438)

Patient Care Assistant - 2609438

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for assisting the patient and patient caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort of the patient.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Provides optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient.

2.Follows procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of service in accordance with the Care Plan.

3.Reports patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.

4.Assists with home management to include light housekeeping, laundry and changing linens.

5.Maintains a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient.

6.Assists with meal preparation and related tasks as indicated by the Care Plan.

7.Assists with patient transfer, ambulation and exercise of patients as directed by the Care Plan.

8.Provides personal hygiene to patients including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.

9.Provides patient care services in accordance with PruittHealth Family First policies and procedures and as directed by the Care Plan.

10.Coordinates care with the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Executive Director.

11.Maintains accurate and current records of visits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Attends a minimum of 8 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency.
• Attends team meetings and staff development in-services.
• Communicates well with patients/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
• Able to respond to change productively and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification as required.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
• Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with corporate compliance program.
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Certificate of completion of a state recognized Home Care Aide Training Program (20 hours) and supervised clinical practice (20 hours). Successful completion of nurse aide credentialing or competency evaluation recognized by the state of Georgia is also acceptable.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) years of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Proof of basic first aid during training and current CPR certification. Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

Home care experience is desirable.

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