Patient Care Assistant - Post-Surgical Unit

Job Description

Primarily responsible for the delivery of non-clinical care to all adult and or pediatric patients.

Responsible for delivery of clinical care as delegated by licensed nurses and within the scope of

practice. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families

and other visitors.

SCHEDULE AND HOURS

Fulltime 6 : 00 . to 6 : 00 .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Follows expected workflows and processes set up for the delivery of non-clinical and

clinical care.

Demonstrates positive effective communication, including education with patients and

families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and professional

communications skills.

Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including handwashing,

and adherence to infection control policies.

Demonstrate professionalism including current AED’s and other competencies, following

dress code policies, participation in orientation of new team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Education and or experience : High School Diploma or GED preferred

If working in the Total Joint Center : Required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital

provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually. Education will focus on

management / care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spine

surgery patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to :

Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for

clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-