Patient Care Associate - PCA - Trauma Neuro ICU
Core
Assists in the individualized care of critically ill patients with complex neurological injuries in a Trauma Neuro ICU under the direction of RN or LPN.
Role type
Patient Care Associate (PCA) in critical care
Builds
Direct patient care activities and non-clinical support tasks for critically ill patients
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care / Neurology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient hygiene and personal care, patient ambulation and repositioning, vital signs monitoring, intake and output monitoring, skin care, patient safety and comfort support
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, previous healthcare or patient care experience, interest in critical care or nursing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist with daily hygiene and personal care needs, Ambulate, reposition, and transfer patients safely, Assist with feeding and monitor patient intake and output, Obtain and document vital signs, Provide skin care and assist in preventing skin breakdown, Support patient comfort and safety throughout hospitalization