What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA)- Med/Surg position at Alomere Health?
Alomere Health, prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art care while upholding the values of a close-knit community. Joining the ranks of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the Nation, as recognized by The National Rural Health Association, Alomere Health stands out as the sole Minnesota hospital to achieve this prestigious distinction. As our community continues to expand, we seek dedicated caregivers who possess expertise and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during their most vulnerable times.
Department:
Medical/Surgical Nursing
FTE (Full Time Equivalent):
1.0 FTE (80 Hours Per Pay Period)
Hours: 8hr shift
- Rotating Hours
- 7:00am - 3:30pm
- 3:00pm - 11:30pm
- 11:00pm-7:30am
- Every other weekend
12hr Shift:
- Rotating Hours
- 7:00am- 7:00pm
- 7:00pm- 7:00am
- Every other weekend
Position Objective
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff in providing patient care, to include procedures that monitor body functions, transportation and movement of patients, set-up and maintenance of equipment, medical and surgical prep procedures and maintaining sanitary and neat conditions.
Essential Responsibilities
- Attend to the individual needs of the patient which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feedings, toileting, transferring, communication, or other needs
- Perform skills which include observation and documentation of glucometer checks, vital signs and Intake & Outtake into appropriate record keeping systems
- Lift, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention
- Answer patient call lights promptly and courteously
- Use infection prevention measures to prevent the spread of infection in and around the healthcare facility
Other Responsibilities
- Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
- Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
- Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
- Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
- Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability
Required Qualifications
- Basic Life Support Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the hospital setting
- Prior experience in a nursing home setting
- Completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to assist in providing a safe and friendly environment
- Skill in observing patients for changes in conditions or behavior and promptly reporting changes to appropriate personnel
- Ability to maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them
- Ability to interact with patients in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a carding environment
Benefit Status: Full-Time
Union Position: Yes
All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.
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Alomere Health is an EEO employer.
