Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care

JOB SUMMARY * Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population.

Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS * Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines * Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization * Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures * Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs) * Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS * General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

* May be scheduled as needed including overtime EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS * High School Diploma or GED (Required) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * 1 - 2 years Experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred) CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES * Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire and Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required) GENERAL SKILLS * Organizational Skills * Communication Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Customer Relations * Grammar / Spelling * Read / Comprehend Written Instructions * Follow Verbal Instructions * Basic Computer Skills * General Clerical Skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors * Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%) * Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%) * Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) * Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) * Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%) * Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%) * Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%) * Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)