Health Care Associate (HCA) - Observation 8S - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health OpportunityScheduled Weekly Hours: 36Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America)This is a collective bargaining unit position.Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position: Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.Essential Job Functions:Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurseProvides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employeesProvides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient careUses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all timesWork Experience: Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)Required Skills:Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare teamAbility to understand and follow directions of healthcare teamKnowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)Infection prevention and transmission based precautionsUnderstanding of clerical duties and office based technologyTeam dynamicsPatient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)Basic hygiene and activities of daily living careFeeding, hydration, and nutritionBowel and bladder eliminationAmbulation and patient mobilityUse of clinical technologyCompassionate, relationship based approach in care activitiesAccountability for completion of assigned tasksEscalation of concerns via chain of commandCertifications:BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)Must have completed one of the following: (required)Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR, Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical settingMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.What we offer:Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discountsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.