PCA (Patient Care Associate) - Temporary - Up to 3 months

Patient Care Assistant

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Performing under the direction of the RN/LPN and as a member of the unit-based patient care team, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs duties of direct and indirect patient care. As delegated, the direct patient care tasks include but are not limited to. Indirect patient care activities include, but are not limited to, transport, restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies. In addition, the PCA is responsible for responding in a timely manner to the needs of patients and family members and taking a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit. They function within policies, procedures and guidelines of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with Joint Commission, CDC and OSHA standards.

Education/Training:

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 1 years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to assist in providing patient care
• Good organizational skills
• Personal maturity
• Accuracy and flexibility

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Command of verbal and written English
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole
• Ability to perform simple math calculations
• Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient

Essential Job Functions:

• Activities of daily living, vital signs, glucometry, EKG's, weights and Intake/Output data collection
• Transport, restocking and/or obtaining patient care supplies

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range: $17.64-$26.58

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.