Patient Care Assistant (Pca)- Med Surg Ftth

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

High School diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited nursing program

Successful completion of first clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Not listed on Kentucky or Indiana Abuse Registry

CPR for the professional rescuer

Specialized Knowledge:

Basic math skills

Desirable: Basic computer knowledge

Kind and Length of Experience:

Successful work employment history

Desirable: Prior CNA experience

Job Competencies: Achiever, Conscientious, Dependable, Drive, Energetic, Flexible, Patient-Focused, Safety-Oriented, Stress-Tolerant, Team Player, Trustworthy

Job Duties:

• Provides general patient care such as bathing, mouth care and peri care, dressing of patients, and changing/making beds.

• Responsible for positioning patients, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bowel and bladder functions and ambulating patients.

• Prepares and assists patients with meals, feeds patients, removes dietary trays and records accurate intake and output. Documents amount and percent of meals and fluids according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to follow directions, both oral and written and work cooperatively with other staff members.

• Has the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements.

• Attends and seeks out education programs, as assigned, to maintain and learn new treatments, procedures, clinical skills, and complete mandatory in-service days to maintain certification. Has knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The associate shall follow the applicable safety steps required to perform their duties to ensure safety for themselves and their patients, and be in compliance with St. Elizabeth Healthcares, State, and Federal safety standards. Examples of such steps may include: performing proper safety procedures and precautions; reporting safety concerns and incidents; using correct lifting techniques and disposing of sharps and infectious waste properly.

The associate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. The associate must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span focused on the assessment, treatment and care of the newborn, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Required: Employee must successfully complete an orientation process that identifies skills needed to practice in their position and in their job assignment.

Skill requirements must be met and maintained to ensure employee competency. This is achieved through an annual review of those particular skills and a work improvement plan for any non-compliant area.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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