What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA) - Neurological Restoration position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Center for Neurological Restoration is dedicated to the medical and surgical management of movement disorders. As an OCCA, you will collaborate with fellow care staff to enhance quality of life for patients. This position is a unique and pivotal role at Cleveland Clinic, offering the opportunity to grow alongside your team, enhance your skills and find your place within the institution.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM and 7:00AM - 5:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a RN or LIP.
- Complete the rooming process, including taking vitals, height and weight, asking intake questions, and documenting and reporting abnormal findings.
- Collect patient specimens, perform point of care testing and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
- Prepare patients for and assist with exams, tests and procedures, such as EKGs, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, disinfection and sterilization.
- Administer treatments as directed, including the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes and applying/removing casts, braces and splints.
- Review printed instructions with patients.
- Assist with wound care.
- Assist with setting up and closing the clinic for daily operations.
- Stock supplies and linens.
- Clean, monitor expiration dates and restock dressing supply carts, check AED units and oxygen tanks, and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
- Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period
- One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record.
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Physical Requirements:
- Full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
- Extensive standing and walking
- Light Work , exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
