What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant - Bronson Lakeview Hospital - PT Nights position at Bronson Healthcare?
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Location
BLH Bronson LakeView HospitalTitle
Patient Care Assistant - Bronson Lakeview Hospital - PT NightsUnder 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.
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
Qualification specific forTCU/Burn/SICU (
- Advance Burn Life Support (ABLS) required
- Completion of burn care/management modules.
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.
Shift
12 Hour Night ShiftTime Type
Part timeScheduled Weekly Hours
24Cost Center
6400 General Care Unit (BLH)Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer
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Employment Type: Part time
