What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant Continuing Care FT Nights position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff2. Monitors and records vital signs3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output5. Obtains and records daily weight6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter7. Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN8. Performs as patient care companion when needed9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process10. Performs unit housekeeping needs11. Acts as a runner / transporter12. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel13. Updates assigned bed status14. Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person.15. Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions16. Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner17. Other duties as assigned by manager_The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed_ _within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities_ _required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned._
Qualifications
Required Education
High School Diploma, GED or SRNA
Required Licensure and Certifications
BLS via the American Heart Association
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
and Training
Healthcare experience preferred
Pay Range
15.92 - $22.79 / hourWe are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
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