Patient Care Associate (PCA)- 4 West

Job Overview Patient Care Associate (PCA) – 4 West Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States Work Hours: Days (weekends as needed) Job ID: P-105339 Unit Description 4 West is a 25-bed unit which primarily serves med/surg adult patients with a specialty in gastrointestinal diseases that may require telemetry monitoring. Position Summary The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for patient‑related clerical activities, unit clerical duties, computerized order entry procedures, and other unit activities, as applicable. The PCA must be able to provide and understand the specific communication needs of patients, families, and visitors. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCA provides focused non‑licensed clinical care for patients throughout the age continuum, including phlebotomy, basic nursing skills, etc., and environmental assistance to facilitate quality service and improve patient outcomes. The PCA will document and communicate with team members in a timely manner the patient progress, needs and problems. Collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Systems, Mission, and Goals. Minimum Requirements Education: High School Graduate or equivalent 17‑year‑olds that will obtain a High School Diploma or GED within six months Experience: N/A License/Registration/Certifications: N/A Preferred Requirements Education: N/A Experience: Hospital experience, Graduate Nurse, Certificate from an approved multi‑skilled technician program, Completion of 1st semester of Nursing Clinicals License/Registration/Certifications: Phlebotomy Certificate, CNA, BLS Core Job Responsibilities Basic Computer Skills Assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient Delivers meals/snacks and water in a timely manner Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame Documents written and verbal communication, which is timely and effective, and communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to registered nurse Provides care relative to the age‑specific needs of the patient on the unit by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development Knowledgeable in use of and response to Code Alert/ Facility Alerts Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self‑defined weaknesses Remains committed to unit, department and division goals Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person Adheres to proper chain of command Hourly Rounds Bedside Shift Report Bathroom & Personal Care Activities Bathing: shower, bed Personal Hygiene: incontinent care, mouth care, nail care, bed making, care of dentures, hair care Personal Care: back rubs, food preparation and assistance, feeding assistance, fresh water and nourishment provision Unit Activities Puts supplies away Keeps refrigerator clean and organized and ensures all contents are within current date of use Straightens, tidies and organizes clean/dirty utility rooms Performs other activities as assigned Special Procedures Applies, removes and records non‑sterile heat and cold therapy Assists with admissions, discharges, transferring and placing patients Empty drainage devices: Foley bags, Ostomy bags, Oral/NG suction catheter Records and advises nurse of findings Collects as directed and records routine non‑sterile specimens: urine, feces, sputum Performs and records peri‑ and Foley catheter care as directed Measures and records PO intake and output Takes and records height and weight Performs turning, positioning, coughing and deep breathing With proven competency, performs other functions for particular specialty areas (enemas, placement of monitoring leads, documentation) Other duties as assigned #J-18808-Ljbffr