Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Inpatient Rehab - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Inpatient Rehab unit at Lorain Hospital. This full-time position involves providing critical patient care under the guidance of healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, compassion, and meet educational requirements, including a High School diploma or GED.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Preference for recent experience in acute or long-term care.
• Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete or state testing complete is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and comfort.
• Record vital signs and assist with hygiene and mobility.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nursing staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Documentation

Compassion

Infection Prevention

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Inpatient Rehab - Lorain Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift/Schedule:

• Full Time - Scheduled for 36 hrs/wk
• Shift Times - 7am-7:30pm
• Rotating Weekend and Holiday schedule

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions
Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times

Work Experience
Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility

Required Skills
• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Infection prevention and transmission based precautions
• Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology
• Team dynamics
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Feeding, hydration, and nutrition
• Bowel and bladder elimination
• Ambulation and patient mobility
• Use of clinical technology
• Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Certifications

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete (required)

Education

High School/GED (required)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Med/Surg Unit - Lorain - Rehab Nursing

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .