Patient Care Assistant - 5 North DOU - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Core
Provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, and unit environment organization.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care and unit safety
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, hygiene care, patient ambulation and mobility assistance, documentation of care, equipment setup and maintenance, patient communication, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
1 year experience in healthcare setting
Technologies
Computerized medical systems
Responsibilities
Respond to patient calls within 10 minutes, perform daily vitals and intake/output tracking, assist with feeding and personal hygiene, maintain clear and safe patient rooms, document all care provided, report significant changes in patient condition to RN, ensure unit readiness for regulatory surveys
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC