What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - MedSurg 5S position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Licensure
Minimum Required
Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
- Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
- Provides for patient safety.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities.
- Completes assigned goals.
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Computer literacy.
Licensure
Minimum Required
- BLS within 14 days of hire.
