Patient Care Assistant- Full Time (3957)

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, PA; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the Medical Surgical Peds team on a full-time basis. The PCA assists nursing staff with patient care, monitors body functions, and helps with equipment setup and maintenance.

Hours are 7:00am–3:30pm, 3:00pm–11:30pm, or 11:00pm–7:30am, with every other weekend. The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, dignity, and compassionate interaction with patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Prior nursing home experience preferred.
• Completed CNA course or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend to individual patient needs including grooming, bathing, feeding, and mobility.
• Record glucometer checks, vital signs, and intake/output in charting systems.
• Lift and transport patients using proper body mechanics and lifting devices.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights.
• Maintain infection prevention measures around the healthcare facility.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Patient Care Assistant- Full Time (3957)# Patient Care Assistant- Full Time (3957)Alomere Health - Alexandria, MN 56308## OverviewSalary Range$19.59 - $25.15 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftRotation## Description**Department:** Medical Surgical Peds**Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent):** Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 80 hours per pay period**Benefit Status:** Full-time**Benefits include:*** Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Employee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan* Retirement Savings (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions.* Please see more details about our benefits here: https://alomerehealth.com/careers/#benefits**Hours:** 8-hour shiftRotating Hours* 7:00am to 3:30pm* 3:00pm to 11:30pm* 11:00pm to 7:30am* Every Other Weekend**Position Objective** The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff in providing patient care, to include procedures that monitor body functions, transportation and movement of patients, set-up and maintenance of equipment, medical and surgical prep procedures and maintaining sanitary and neat conditions. **Essential Responsibilities** The following description of responsibilities to be performed is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. • Attend to the individual needs of the patient which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feedings, toileting, transferring, communication, or other needs • Perform skills which include observation and documentation of glucometer checks, vital signs and Intake & Outtake into appropriate record keeping systems • Lift, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention • Answer patient call lights promptly and courteously • Use infection prevention measures to prevent the spread of infection in and around the healthcare facility **Other Responsibilities** • Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner • Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment • Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures • Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department • Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability## Qualifications**Required Qualifications** • Basic Life Support Certification **Preferred Qualifications** • Prior experience in the hospital setting • Prior experience in a nursing home setting • Completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course or equivalent **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** • Ability to assist in providing a safe and friendly environment • Skill in observing patients for changes in conditions or behavior and promptly reporting changes to appropriate personnel • Ability to maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them • Ability to interact with patients in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a carding environment **Union Position**Yes