Patient Care Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
Employment Type:
Full time Shift:
Evening Shift
As a Patient Care Support Specialist, you will engage in a variety of direct patient assistance tasks to support the unit manager, healthcare professionals, and physicians in delivering patient-centered care tailored to individual needs.
GENERAL PATIENT SUPPORT: Attend to the comfort and hygiene requirements of patients by delivering care services such as bathing, oral hygiene, hair grooming, bedpan/urinal assistance, skin care, and changes of garments, linens, and bedding.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Aid in the execution of patient testing and treatment procedures, prepare and prime IV lines, perform 12-lead ECGs, conduct basic tracheostomy suctioning and care, change dressings, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and obtain wound and throat cultures.
TRANSPORTATION: Assist in the mobility of patients using assistive devices such as crutches and facilitate transfer and transport processes.
COMMUNICATION: Carry out necessary documentation and communicate effectively to meet the needs of patients and their families, as well as adhere to regulatory standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
High School Diploma along with training gained through work experience or education.
Experience:
1-2 years of relevant job experience is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with registration on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or verification of an equivalent or higher educational level in a clinically focused program.
Individuals who served as Patient Care Assistants at Loyola University Health System prior to 1997 are exempt from the above criteria and will transition into the Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech position.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Loyola University Health System is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring equitable care for all individuals we serve.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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