Patient Care Associate - PCA

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

You will complete orientation, work as a team member, use computer systems to enter and retrieve patient data, and assist with procedures.

You must report changes in patient condition to the nurse, participate in CPI techniques when required, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association within 1 month (30 days) of hire date.
• Six months of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care under general supervision.
• Orders and stocks unit supplies for patient care and locates shared equipment.
• Communicates effectively and politely with patients, visitors and staff.
• Completes orientation/training programs evidenced by competencies.
• Observes and records pertinent information and reports significant changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains inventory, orders, stocks and locates equipment and supplies.
• Describes the general duties as described and not an exhaustive statement of duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Computer skills

CPI techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, may be assigned a variety of duties designed to assist with the direct care of the patient. This may include ordering and stocking unit supplies of all types needed for patient care and locating shared equipment within the hospital. Timely and efficient completion of these tasks is required for quality patient care. Interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively and relate politely to patients, visitors and fellow staff members.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to successfully complete orientation/training programs for the position as evidenced by completion of competencies.
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and promote collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Must have computer skills to be able to enter and retrieve patient information.
• Successful completion of CPI and be physically capable of implementing CPI techniques.
• Performs and assists with therapeutic and procedures.
• Observes and records pertinent information, consults with and reports significant reactions and changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for ensuring that the patient's pain is reported to Licensed Nurse.
• Inventory, Order, stock and locate various equipment and supplies.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required. AND A minimum of six (6) month s experience with direct patient care preferred.