Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Full Time Days
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
Schedule: Full Time Days 7AM-7:30 PMThe Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel. Also provides indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff i.e. care and cleaning of specific equipment transportation of patients stocking of supplies and equipment etc.
Completes admissions according to policy (room setup vital signs orientation etc.)
Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations in conjunction with licensed nursing personnel.
Completes work within assigned time frame.
Monitors patient condition per policy.
Monitors patient for potential risk factors.
Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care
Includes pain management and supportive care issues.
Assumes accountability for the delivery of patient care within the scope of nursing assistant.
Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure applicable to nursing assistants and communicates to others.
Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member i.e. answers call lights promptly and courteously regardless of assignment.
Provides a climate conductive to educational experiences for nursing students and new employees.
Functions as a preceptor when necessary.
Recognizes role of Nursing Assistant based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
