Patient Care Assistant
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Fairlawn
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
Full-time, 36 hours/weekVariable day shift with rotating
weekendsOnsiteSummary:The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists in
delivering individual care for a group of patients under the
supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities:
- Collects data that contributes to the assessment and evaluation
of individualized care and needs of assigned patients, including
discharge plans, under the direction of the licensed nurse.
- Provides direct care (i.e.-vital signs, transporting to other
departments) or other care to patients according to Hospital policy
and procedure as delegated by and under the supervision of the
licensed nurse.
- Accurately communicates patient findings and pertinent
information to the licensed nurse utilizing appropriate
communication/documentation processes (e.g. SBAR) and reports
patient complaints and/or signs of distress/pain promptly to the
nurse responsible for the patient.
- Performs clerical and support duties including answering phones
and order entry as needed.
- Helps to maintain department operations by ordering, stocking
of supplies, handling of linen, cleaning equipment and
transportation of patients.
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks for the assigned patients
in a timely and efficient manner under the direction of the
licensed nurse.
- Documentation of care within the EPIC system will be completed
in a precise, accurate manner abiding by established guidelines for
charting.
- Follows safety policies and procedures in the delivery of care
to assure a safe environment for patients, families and other staff
members.
- Completes all assignments during scheduled working hours.
- Participates in the educational offerings of the department
and/or nursing unit.
- PCA may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout Akron
Children's Hospital, based on patient needs requiring similar
knowledge and skill.
- Other duties as required. Other information:Technical
Expertise1. Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology is
preferred.2. Experience working in a healthcare environment is
preferred.3. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook,
Excel, Word) or similar software is required.4. Experience working
in electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is
preferred.Education and Experience1. Education: High School Diploma
or equivalent is required;2. Certification: Basic Life Support
(BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required;3.
Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience is
preferred.4. Years of experience supervising: None. Full Time FTE:
0.900000Status: Onsite
Keywords: Akron Children's Hospital, Newark , Patient Care Assistant, Other , Fairlawn, Ohio
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