Patient Care Assistant

5 days ago


Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, United States St. Luke's Hospital Full time

At St. Luke's Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. As a Patient Observation Attendant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Report on and off duty to the registered nurse assigned to care for the patient.
  • Receive specific observation guidelines from the registered nurse for each patient, shift, and assignment.
  • Provide a safe environment for the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Remain with the patient at all times as directed by the registered nurse.
  • Identify yourself to the patient and/or family members or significant others.
  • Provide continual observation and monitoring of the patient.
  • Report behavior changes and patient requests to the patient care provider or registered nurse.
  • Do not leave the patient unattended, even while reporting observations.
  • Accompany the patient to/from and during tests or treatments.
  • May assist the patient with setting up meals and fluids (only if no known swallowing deficiencies).
  • Maintain the patient room in a neat and orderly manner.
  • Provide a safe environment for the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Provide constant observation of the patient as directed by the registered nurse.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
  • Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
  • Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.
  • Walk 6 hours per day; 15 minutes at a time.
  • Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds.
  • Transport patients weighing up to 250 pounds via wheelchair, bed, and/or stretcher.
  • Frequently stoop and bend.
  • Frequently reach above shoulder level.
  • Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
  • Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high/low frequencies.
  • Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Education:
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Training and Experience:
  • Must complete mandatory education and competencies required for the position.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's Hospital.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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