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Senior Patient Care Associate
2 months ago
Are you interested in becoming a vital part of a healthcare team that prioritizes your growth as a Senior Patient Care Associate? At Parkridge Medical Center, we value your contributions.
HCA Healthcare is dedicated to investing in our team members, with significant resources allocated to enhance your professional journey.
BenefitsParkridge Medical Center provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career advancement, and retirement of our employees.
Our offerings include:
- Extensive medical coverage that encompasses numerous essential services at minimal or no cost. This includes prescription medication and mental health services, along with complimentary telehealth consultations and emergency medical transport.
Additional benefits for dental and vision care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident and critical illness coverage), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal support, long-term care insurance, relocation assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.- 401(k) Plan featuring a 100% match on contributions between 3% to 9% of your salary (depending on tenure).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support services including fertility and family planning benefits through Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
- Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Educational support (tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships for dependents).
- Recognition programs for colleagues.
- Time Off Program (paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other leave options).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees based on income.
Learn more about our Employee Benefits
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.
Your role is crucial to our success. Every position impacts our patients' experiences, and you have the chance to make a meaningful difference. We are seeking a committed Senior Patient Care Associate to join our dedicated team.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Senior Patient Care Associate (PCA), your primary focus will be to deliver outstanding patient-centered care.
Your responsibilities will include providing essential patient care services, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.
You will also support the nursing staff with specialized patient care tasks, utilizing your skills and training under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN).
It is essential to adhere to all hospital policies and procedures while complying with State Board of Nursing regulations for unlicensed personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and document initial and ongoing patient information throughout their care journey, including admission details, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen levels, fluid intake and output, calorie counts, and other pertinent patient data as per policy.
- Record observations, interactions, patient responses to care activities, and any physical or behavioral changes as they occur. Communicate patient observations to the RN/Team Lead.- Assist with patient mobility through regular repositioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Facilitate patient transfers and discharges.
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics in all tasks.
- Provide or assist with non-medicated care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, heat or ice application, and use of compression devices.
- Assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic tests, ensuring accuracy in labeling and transfer.- Support patients with daily living activities, including eating, bathing, grooming, and elimination. Change bed linens as necessary.
- Conduct hourly rounding and respond promptly to patient requests and call lights, aiming to anticipate and address patient needs proactively.
Qualifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification required.
- High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
- State CNA certification or documented experience as a PCT is required.
- Candidates may include former RN nursing students who have completed the first clinical semester or those who have completed a state-approved CNA course or hold a CNA certificate.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be current or obtained within the required timeframe.
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in an acute care environment and 1+ years at an HCA facility.
Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed facility located near downtown Chattanooga, offering a wide range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. Our services encompass intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation, alongside a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services and a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as well as behavioral health treatment centers for all ages.
"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join our family of 270,000 dedicated professionals. Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for the Senior Patient Care Associate position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
