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Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical

Froedtert South

Pleasant Prairie (WI)

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Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is looking for a Patient Care Assistant to support the nursing staff in providing excellent patient care. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and current CPR/BLS certification. This entry-level position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from recognized organizations.
  • Ability to assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with daily activities such as feeding and ambulating.
  • Collect patient data like blood pressure and temperature.
  • Document patient care activities accurately.

Skills

Patient care
Communication
Observation

Education

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical

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  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs tasks for patients’ Activities of Daily Living to promote comfort and safety, assists RN with the collection of patient data and performs selected procedures. Complies with established standards and procedures.
  • MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • High School or Equivalent (GED)
  • MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Entry Level
  • LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Under the direction of the nurse, perform patient care, treatments and procedures within training and competence level.
  • Provide the patient assistance with activities of daily living such as feeding ambulating, turning, and positioning.
  • Assist the RN with the collection of patient data such as, but not limited to, the following examples: blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pulse oximetry, patient weight, intake & output, blood glucose and urine testing.
  • Promptly and courteously respond to patient call lights and provide the patient assistance within the scope of the position.
  • Consistently conduct patient care rounds and observe patient activity. Notify the nurse immediately when a change in patient condition is identified.
  • Accurately and promptly document patient care activities in the medical record.
  • Recognize the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and take the appropriate actions in a timely manner
  • Clean, organize, and restock the patient room and department work area.
  • Complete all assigned education, training, and learning requirements within the scheduled time frame.


  • POSITION PURPOSE
    • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs tasks for patients’ Activities of Daily Living to promote comfort and safety, assists RN with the collection of patient data and performs selected procedures. Complies with established standards and procedures.
  • MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
    • High School or Equivalent (GED)
  • MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
    • Entry Level
  • LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
    • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
    • Under the direction of the nurse, perform patient care, treatments and procedures within training and competence level.
    • Provide the patient assistance with activities of daily living such as feeding ambulating, turning, and positioning.
    • Assist the RN with the collection of patient data such as, but not limited to, the following examples: blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pulse oximetry, patient weight, intake & output, blood glucose and urine testing.
    • Promptly and courteously respond to patient call lights and provide the patient assistance within the scope of the position.
    • Consistently conduct patient care rounds and observe patient activity. Notify the nurse immediately when a change in patient condition is identified.
    • Accurately and promptly document patient care activities in the medical record.
    • Recognize the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and take the appropriate actions in a timely manner
    • Clean, organize, and restock the patient room and department work area.
    • Complete all assigned education, training, and learning requirements within the scheduled time frame.
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Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Health Care Provider
  • Industries
    Hospitals and Health Care

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