Patient Care Associate - PCA - Critical Care Units
Core
Assists in the individualized care of patients to achieve their highest level of wellness under the direction of RN or LPN in critical care units.
Role type
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Builds
Direct patient care and support services in Critical Care Units
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care assistance, Clinical procedures, Non-clinical support tasks, Team collaboration, Physical lifting (up to 50 lbs), Prolonged standing and walking
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
Technologies
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Responsibilities
Perform designated clinical procedures, Perform non-clinical support tasks, Work cooperatively with healthcare team, Assist in individualized patient care
Seniority
Entry-level, training provided