Patient Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Fulton, New York, United States UNC Health Care Full time

Overview


Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of diverse communities through compassionate care.


Position Summary:
Responsible for delivering routine direct and indirect patient support in various healthcare environments, including hospitals, clinics, and home health settings. All tasks are performed under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support healthcare professionals during routine assessments and procedures, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and supplies during critical situations.
  • In mental health settings, assist patients with orientation to reality, engage in behavior modification strategies, offer informal therapeutic support to patients and their families, de-escalate potentially aggressive situations, and facilitate appropriate activities for children.
  • Monitor, gather, and document patient information while providing care, promptly reporting any significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
  • Assist patients and their families during the admission process, orientation to the healthcare environment, and discharge procedures.
  • Deliver care and treatments as specified in the care plan, including vital signs measurement, specimen collection, simple wound care, and support for daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance.
  • Provide indirect support by maintaining a clean work environment, changing linens, restocking supplies, and assisting with the orientation of new staff and students.
  • Reinforce educational materials provided by the registered nurse or physician and document patient comprehension of instructions.

Additional Information:

Education Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

  • Registered as a Nursing Assistant I with the appropriate health department.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.

Professional Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of six months of relevant experience in nursing assistance, which may include completion of a nursing assistant training program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proficient in verbal and written English, with the ability to develop basic computer skills.

Job Details

Employer:
UNC Health Care

Work Type:
Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week:
24.00

Work Schedule:
Night Shift

Exemption Status:
Exempt


We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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