Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Full Time - Days

Massac Memorial Hospital; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide essential care to patients of all ages, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene tasks, and maintaining a positive environment for both patients and staff. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while working within a supportive and dynamic team. If you are compassionate and eager to contribute to patient well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CNA certification and BLS required for patient care.
• Ability to provide hygiene care and monitor vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and promote comfort and safety.
• Document vital signs and patient intake accurately.
• Assist with hygiene care and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Care

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) FT - DAYS

Position Summary:

Provide basic patient care to promote the comfort, cleanliness, and safety of all patients, including neonates through geriatrics. Duties are typically assigned by a Registered Nurse (RN).

Essential Functions (Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities):

1. Obtain vital signs and accurately document.
2. Record Intake & Output and document meal intake.
3. Perform general hygiene care as needed, which may include bathing, changing linens, oral hygiene, and dressing patients.
4. Make rounds on assigned patients at least every 2 hours and as needed.
5. Provide a safe environment for patients and follow guidelines for Fall Risk patients.
6. Reposition patients every 2 hours or as assigned by the RN or as patient care requires.
7. Promptly answer call lights.
8. Other tasks as assigned by the RN.

Additional Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Comply with all hospital policies & procedures (P&P), including employee handbook, department & administrative policies, goals & objectives, performance improvement, safety, compliance, accreditation, survey standards, HIPAA, confidentiality, and infection control.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all external (patients, families) and internal (co-workers, departments, physicians) customers.
• Participate in staff meetings and serve on hospital committees/teams as appropriate.
• Perform work in an effective, organized, accountable, and competent manner.
• Be respectful, courteous, and caring in all interactions and display a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership in duties and be a self-starter.
• Pass competency and proficiency testing as required.
• Adapt to changing work assignments and serve a diverse community.
• Keep knowledge and skills current through education, in-services, and training; maintain certifications if applicable.
• Promote nursing and hospital services within the service delivery area.
• Function well under stressful conditions involving patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Report or update nurses or managers on patient care issues.
• Maintain home and/or message telephones and fill in for staff as required.
• Perform related duties, including assignments to other units or offices as needed.

Shift: Nights 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Schedule varies.

Experience: CNA certification and BLS required.

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