Patient Care Assistant - Part Time - Nights - 1 Pavilion - Med / Surg - Mercy Fitzgerald

Night Shift Patient Care Assistant

Job Type : Part Time

Schedule : 7pm to 7 : 30am, 48 hours per biweekly pay, including every other weekend.

Job Duties :

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel. Also provides indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff i.e. care and cleaning of specific equipment, transportation of patients, stocking of supplies and equipment, etc.

Patient Care Assistant Skills :

Measures and documents intake and output.

Cares for and empties urinary drainage bag.

Applies and removes electronic compression devices.

Measures and applies antithrombolytic stockings.

Handles application of heat and cold.

Cares for patient with IV fluids.- Does not disconnect IV fluids.- Reports to licensed nursing staff any site changes or repetitive pump alarms.

Performs ostomy bag care.

Enemas (without medication)

Performs 12 lead EKG's.

Prevents, recognizes and reports abuse.

Performs capillary blood glucose monitoring accurately and reports results to RN / LPN in a timely manner.

Appropriately uses pulse oximeter (including reassuring that pulse ox is painless) : - Properly uses different sensors based on age, location to be used, and equipment functioning.

Documents care in Meditech- Vital signs- Intake and output- Nutrition (meal intake)- ADL's- Weight

Requirements :

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Prior clinical experience in an acute care or nursing home preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing higher education in the health care field.

Our Commitment :

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.