Patient Care Assistant - Fayette Part time Only

DCH Health System; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide essential personal care and support services. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety, and maintaining accurate documentation of care provided. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, have prior patient care experience or be enrolled in a nursing program, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing patient well-being and delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or completion of in-service education classes is required.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Documents care provided and applies safety principles during patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Safety Principles

Basic Care Requirements

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of In-Service Education Classes

Tools

Electronic Mail

Time and Attendance Software

Learning Management Software

Job description

Overview

The PCA provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists the patient in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort and healing.

Responsibilities

Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse to include but not limited to:

• Measure and record intake and output
• Measure and record vital signs, O2 saturation, weight, and height
• Positioning patients; lifting and turning patients
• Applying/utilizing special equipment
• Assisting in use of bedpan, urinal, or commode
• Ambulating the patient
• Pre-operative and post-operative care
• Application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices
• Perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile) and sitz baths
• Non-medicated enemas
• Application of heat and cold
• Care of the incontinent patient
• Skin care to the immobilized patient
• Emptying of colostomy bags
• Placing patients on cardiac monitors
• Feeding patients
• Collect, label, and transport lab specimens.

ALSO:

• Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures.
• Applies safety principles when performing care such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, and assisting with normal range of motion and positioning.
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner.
• Consistently performs basic care requirements such as rounding, use of AIDET, applying the “4 Ps” (Pain, Position, Potty, Proximity of items); prompt response to patient needs; performance of hand hygiene; use of two patient identifiers, etc.
• Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Approved previous experience in giving patient care or completion of in-service education classes required. High school education or equivalent required. Candidates with patient care experience, those currently enrolled in a nursing program, or those with prior customer service experience are preferred. BLS required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire date. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.