Patient Care Associate

Pay Rate: $20/hr - $22/hr

Shift Hours: 7am-3:15pm

Summary:

• Med Surg experience required

Responsibilities:

• Perform and record patient's vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations.
• Document intake and output and other data as assigned.
• Obtain patients' rating on pain scales as a fifth vital sign in all areas except Pediatrics.
• Perform clinical procedures such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, application of compression devices, post-mortem care, and maintenance of skin integrity.
• Assist patient with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, mouth care, back rubs, and/or toileting.
• Assist with dietary functions including delivering and collecting patient trays at bedside, passing menus to patients, and assisting them with menu completion.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment.
• Perform one-to-one observation or close observation status of patients.
• Maintain "isolation status" for patients under direction of an RN and according to set procedures.
• Perform scheduled purposeful rounding on patients with emphasis on caring for toileting needs, comfort, positioning, and pain awareness.
• Utilize Vocera system according to sign in/sign out protocol where activated.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including generating reports.
• Respect and value each patient's unique, individual needs, beliefs, and diversity and incorporate these into delivery of care.
• Greet visitors and answer telephones promptly and courteously.
• Escort visitors to appropriate area when necessary.
• Answer Patient Call System and refer calls to appropriate staff.
• Transport patients to stretchers or wheelchairs as required.
• Operate the pneumatic tube system when required.
• Perform emergency clean-up and transport.
• Maintain supplies and care of equipment.

Requirements:

• Interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the Specialty Service.
• Successful completion of Patient Care Associate Orientation Program offered at the company.
• Minimum three months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to set priorities, problem-solve, use proper judgment in difficult situations, and be flexible.
• Sufficient oral and writing skills in the English language to communicate effectively.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in the area of assignment.

Preferred Skills:

• Work requires a high school level of knowledge (graduate or equivalent) in order to prepare reports, keep records, and deal effectively with people.
• AHA HeartSaver or BLS Required.