Patient Care Associate - PCA - Burn ICU
Core
Assists in the individualized care of critically ill burn patients under the direction of RNs or LPNs, performing clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
Role type
Patient Care Associate (PCA) in a specialized Burn ICU
Builds
Direct patient care activities and support for the Burn ICU team
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care / Burn Treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterile technique, wound care, patient mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring, hygiene assistance, patient positioning, observation and reporting
Preferred skills
CNA certification, previous healthcare experience, interest in critical care or nursing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist with sterile dressing changes and advanced wound care procedures; Ambulate, reposition, and transfer patients safely; Obtain and document vital signs; Assist with daily hygiene and personal care needs; Support burn dressing changes and hydrotherapy treatments; Observe and report changes in patient condition
Seniority
Entry-level / Student-friendly