Patient Care Assistant (Float Team) Full Time, Nights

CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES- Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday employee account.

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be able to maintain this schedule throughout the year. This is not a summer only position.

Pay Range: $16.88 - $23.64/hour ($1/hr extra for the Float Team!)

Employment Type: Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks.

Schedule: 7pm to 7:30am, 3 shifts a week, every 3rd weekend required.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required or proof of higher education, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) preferred

• Previous patient care experience preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

• Computer literate preferred

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred

PATIENT CARE

• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or verbal assignments and direction.

• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and/or information systems.

• Performs required clinical skills including but not limited to: Vital sign measurement; aseptic technique; specimen collection; hot and cold applications; simple respiratory therapy; post mortem care; ostomy care; and, application of orthopedic devices.

• Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.

• Completes assigned patient duties within the time-frame established by the Registered Nurse.

• Gathers data including but not limited to: Intake; output; vital signs; patient height and weight; and, point-of-care test results.

• Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.

• Observes patients carefully for changes and reports in a timely manner.

STANDARDS

• Utilizes information while upholding the policies and procedures of Holland Hospital to continuously improve patient care, safety, and practice to enhance outcomes.

• Reports patient safety issues utilizing the occurrence reporting system.

• Able to describe the unit based quality improvement activities and implications for practice.

• Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.

• Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety.

• Achieves unit specific initial and ongoing competencies.

• Provides close care/1:1 direct observation of patients to maintain patient safety as assigned.

• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.

UNIT MAINTENANCE

• Supports the operation of the unit by completing assigned tasks.

• Performs ongoing supplies inventory.

• Stocks and cleans patient care areas.

• Assists with regulatory checks as delegated.

• Maintains a neat, uncluttered environment in patient room and/or treatment area.

CLERICAL AND RECEPTION

• Supports patient care and unit operations by completing assigned tasks under supervision of the Registered Nurse.

• Performs file, chart, and forms maintenance.

• Functions as unit receptionist by promptly, politely, and professionally answering phone and greeting visitors.

• Assists with requests and facilitates communication between members of the health care team.

• Assists with other clerical/reception duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of computer downtime procedures.

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