Patient Care Assistant - Medical Telemetry - Full-Time, P-Shift

phelpshealth; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. You will perform basic care tasks, monitor patient status, and help ensure a safe and compassionate environment for individuals and families.

Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and prior healthcare experience are preferred; CNA certification is encouraged, with BLS completed within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through Missouri preferred.
• If uncertified or less than one year experience, must attend PCA Academy training.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow hospital policy regarding infection prevention, safe patient handling, and notify licensed nurse when patient condition changes.
• Provide basic patient care under supervision (vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, activity) within hospital policy.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to meet patient needs and respond quickly to requests to ensure safety and improve experience.
• Document all patient care activities to support clinical decision making.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the team to improve outcomes and quality care.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary

Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care.

Essential Duties and 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 preferred.

Work Experience

One year experience preferred.

Certification/License

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the state of Missouri preferred.

If uncertified or less than one year experience, must attend Phelps Health PCA Academy for training.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment (BLS training is provided).

Mental/Physical Requirements

Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!