Patient Care Assistant: Vitals, ADL Support & Safety

Beacon Health System; Michigan; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care and support services under the supervision of registered nursing staff. The role includes ADL assistance, blood glucose monitoring, charting in the electronic medical record, and collaboration with the care team within the department.

Responsibilities include reporting vital signs, participating in code team activities when needed, and assisting with order entry and scheduling.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred CNA credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry.
• For Department 2440 ALG Emergency Department Only: CNA certification preferred upon hire and associates without CNA must enroll in approved CNA training within three months and obtain CNA certification as required.
• Education: High School Diploma, or GED equivalent, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to the patient population served, including ADL.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring through finger stick method.
• Discontinues Foley catheters and IV angiocaths/saline-locks as directed.
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormal findings to RN.
• Document effectively in the patient’s EMR.
• Assist with physician order entry, scheduling procedures, and chart preparation as needed.
• Respond to patient requests promptly and communicate changes to the RN.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and staff orientation for new PCAs.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Beacon Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care and support services under the supervision of registered nursing staff. The role includes ADL assistance, blood glucose monitoring, charting in the electronic medical record, and collaboration with the care team within the department.

Responsibilities include reporting vital signs, participating in code team activities when needed, and assisting with order entry and scheduling.