Patient Care Assistant-PCA

4 months ago

Conroe, United States Nexus Health Systems Ltd Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the nurse, the Patient Care Assistant assists in direct patient care and assists patients with activities of daily living.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes and records patient vital signs in a timely manner.

• Ensures that patient temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure are taken and recorded as per instruction.

• Knowledgeable of vital sign ranges and appropriately reports abnormalities in a timely manner.

• Ensures that fluid and food intake and output are appropriately measured and recorded.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living. (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, care of hair, oral feedings, positioning, transfers, etc.)

• Ensures that any change in patient condition or unusual circumstances is reported immediately to the primary nurse.

• Can verbalize the CNA role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest.

• Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection

• Maintains cleanliness of various instruments and equipment used per hospital policy.

• Keeps patient rooms clean and in an orderly condition

• Assist with restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.

• Exchanges and communicates patient care information upon a change of shift.

• Performs walking rounds at the change of shift.

• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.

• Ability to accept direction from supervisors and other management team members positively and professionally.

• Returns all soiled trays upon patient meal completion in a timely manner.

• Ensures soiled linen hampers are covered, cleaned, and/or emptied as required.

• Demonstrates the ability to assess patient and unit needs, communicating those needs to a supervisor or appropriate persons.

• Performs patients’ weights as ordered

• Updates patient communication board daily for the assigned patient group.

• Maintains the patient’s turning schedule.

• Performs other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school Degree or equivalent required.

• Enrollment in nursing school preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer at least six (6) months experience working in a hospital/rehabilitation/long-term care environment

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the States in which performing duties preferred.

• Certified in CPR/BLS upon hire.



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