Patient Care Assistant (PCA), LTAC, 3 South, Full Time, Days

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Patient Care Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to patients. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential support to clinical professionals while ensuring a safe and orderly atmosphere for patients and visitors. You will gain valuable experience and training, contributing to the recovery of individuals in a specialized post-acute care setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to extensive hospital resources

Collaborative work environment

Training and skill development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with STNA Certification preferred.
• Must be trained in CPR and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic direct patient care and maintain a clean environment.
• Assist with daily living activities and document patient data.

Skills

AHA CPR Certification

Patient Care Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Cultural Competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA Certification

Completion of PCA Novice Program

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

Job description

UC Health is hiring a full-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the day shift at Daniel Drake Center.

The Patient Care Assistant will provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. This position will work at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.

About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care

Daniel Drake Center specializes in providing post-acute and transitional care services for patients recovering from a catastrophic injury or illness. Daniel Drake Center is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. With a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services, and research, Daniel Drake Center offers comprehensive care continuum and a variety of services to help patients throughout their recovery.

Unit Details

• Gain experiences and training that will develop your skillset.
• Enjoy a family-oriented and collaborative work environment.
• Gain access to extensive hospital resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current STNA Certification, Clinical Rotation completed, or Completion of PCA Novice Program.
• Minimum Required: 0-6 Months of experience required. Preferred: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Trained and maintains proficiency in AHA CPR and patient care skills. Completes unit-specific hospital safety education.
• One of the following criteria is required for this role:
  • State Tested Nursing Aide Training; Acute Medical Surgical Training or Hospital Specific Training.
  • May be a student from an accredited RN program that has successfully completed a medical surgical rotation or another acute care rotation.
  • If candidates do not have either of the initial two requirements, the candidate must successfully complete the UC Health competency training for PCA’s and additional orientation before being permitted to care for patients.

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

Job Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. The PCA maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.

• Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age-specific. Measures vital signs; reports all changes including mental status. Specimen collection. Assists with activities of daily living (ADL's).
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures. Changes linens as needed. Empties drainage bags and records outputs disposes of bodily fluids/waste. Utilizes patient care equipment.
• Assists with respiratory care for patients. May perform EKG's mobile care phlebotomy (MCP), and blood glucose.
• Communicates patient observations to RN timely and appropriately. Records measurements and patient data. Documents treatments and procedures performed. Responds to and utilizes nurse call system. Reception and phone duties, as directed. Retrieves information from the computer.
• Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe and organized environment for patients and coworkers. Removes equipment when no longer in use to appropriate area for cleaning. Re-orders and stocks materials as necessary. Reports maintenance issues.
• Ensures call lights answered promptly. Ensures placement of patient identification bands. Ensures that side rails and restraints are applied for patient safety and per policy. Uses proper body mechanics and universal precautions.