Patient Care Assistant/Support Worker

Position: Patient Care Assistant/Support Worker

The PCA on duty will have the primary focus of supporting patients in completing their ADLs, meal support both with preparation, clean up and modeling good eating, transportation to/from medical appointments and the airport, providing support to the team and patients with any monitoring/support needed.

Exercises strong documentation skills and ability to use Electronic Medical Records program.

• Support shower time and patients getting ready at the beginning and end of the day.
• Take vital signs.
• Prepare, assemble, portion meals in support of chef.
• Support patients with their eating.
• Eat with patients.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors.
• Answer patient questions or redirect to the appropriate person.
• Clean and sanitize patient areas.
• Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies, as needed
• Transport patients to appointments.

Strong communication skills are required for working with nurses on patients’ medical status and changes, and communication with peers and leadership. When not on duty, communication with peers and leadership is required. Available to fulfill additional shifts when needed.

Requirements

• Active Driver’s License, Clean Abstract
• Awareness of drugs used in this population and their potential interactions and side effects
• Recognize, intervene, and respond to emergency situations
• Strong communication skills
• Training and/or experience in eating disorders and/or addictions is desired; or, we do train.'CNA's, preferred for overnight shift.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• JCAHO accredited facility

Standard shift:

• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and patient are fully vaccinated

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18