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JOB SUMMARY :
The Health Care Associate(HCA) / Patient Care Associate (PCA) works with his / her team partner(s), the Registered Nurse and the Unit Secretary, to provide direct patient care.
As a member of the Patient Care Team, the HCA / PCA is cross-trained to perform a wide range of essential patient services.
The HCA / PCA performs a variety of basic age-specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
All clinical care will be done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The HCA / PCA makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.
EDUCATION :
High School Diploma / GED preferred
STNA (State-tested Nurse Assistant) or completion of HCA training course with Certification related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience.
BLS certified by American Heart Association
EXPERIENCE :
Experience in providing direct patient care.
Computer literacy.
Previous experience working in specialty area.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
Follows detailed written and oral instructions.
Completes specific, routine tasks.
Requires basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills.
May operate basic equipment / machinery.
Basic computer skills required
PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Performs general patient care including, but not limited to : bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit / area’s scope of service.
Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors strong emphasis on customer service.
Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
Performs designated bedside lab tests.
Applies oxygen therapy.
Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
Performs computer order / entry functions as required by care center.
Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs.
Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
Works overtime as needed.
Assists in orientation of new personnel.
Job Accountabilities other
Performs other duties as assigned.
Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
Assesses maintenance needs.
a. Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.
b. Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).
Mercy Health 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
S cheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Nights (United States of America)
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