Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit
Core
Provide basic nursing assistance and routine patient care to high-acuity patients in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU), including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and collecting patient data.
Role type
Certified Patient Care Assistant (CPCA)
Builds
Patient care support in cardiovascular, neuro, trauma, and general medical/surgical units
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, specimen collection, EKG monitoring, patient transport, documentation, equipment handling
Preferred skills
CNA or LNA certification, experience in cardiac or neuro units
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, patient ID scanners, EKG monitors
Responsibilities
Monitor critical vital signs and detect changes in patient condition; assist with patient hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake; collect patient specimens and data; perform delegated procedures like blood draws and EKGs; maintain patient records and charting; transport patients to critical care units.