Patient Care Assistant, Part-Time Days 7a-7:30p, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw

Patient Care Assistant, Part-Time Days 7a-7:30p, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population, as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: gathering patient data, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transporting patients, supporting department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.), providing basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions), as needed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Previous experience and CNA license preferred

Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification.

For BCOM Only: Successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide Exam within 4 months of hire

A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient.

Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate

Maintains patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies

Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning

Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs

Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help

Provides appropriate assistance to the patient during his/her activities of daily living

Prepares patients for surgery and/or procedures properly

Reviews plan of care at beginning of shift with RN and PRN for every assigned patient

Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests, at discharge and/or assists patients to ambulate

Turns and repositions patients using safe patient handling techniques

Obtains vital patient information as directed (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts)

Documents findings in EMR in a timely, accurate and concise manner

Participates in the Patient Admission Process through timely and accurate performance of assigned duties

Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines as delegated by the RN

Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times

Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff meetings

Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN or medication room

Meets Bronson's Standards of Excellence

Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement

Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently

Restocks supplies as appropriate and stores equipment in defined locations

Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies

Qualifications specific to NICU

Trained in Unit Dose Feeds. Performs a variety of tasks that relate to preparing, portioning, labeling, and delivering patient feedings per feeding order. PCA's must adhere to all food safety/sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital

For Bronson Lakeview Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital:

The PCA is responsible for completing the Word day CBL "Swing beds". This is an annual CBL that describes the difference in a swing bed patient versus an in-patient or observation patient. The PCA will understand the documentation differences and the specific care required for each individual swing bed patient.

Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital employees who are approved to work in a Swing Bed Facility only: Employees may be expected to cover shifts at Bronson Lakeview Hospital and/or Bronson South Haven Hospital depending on patient acuity and staffing needs.

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Cost Center

6400 General Care Unit (BLH)