Patient Care Assistant

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performstasks for patients’ Activities of Daily Living to promote comfort and safety, assists RN with thecollection of patient data and performs selected procedures. Complies with establishedstandards and procedures.

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Entry Level

Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American RedCross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Under the direction of the nurse, perform patient care, treatments and procedures within training and competence level.

Provide the patient assistance with activities of daily living such as feeding ambulating, turning,and positioning.

Assist the RN with the collection of patient data such as, but not limited to, the followingexamples: blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pulse oximetry, patient weight,intake & output, blood glucose and urine testing.

Promptly and courteously respond to patient call lights and provide the patient assistance withinthe scope of the position.

Consistently conduct patient care rounds and observe patient activity. Notify the nurseimmediately when a change in patient condition is identified.

Accurately and promptly document patient care activities in the medical record.

Recognize the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and take theappropriate actions in a timely manner

Clean, organize, and restock the patient room and department work area.

Complete all assigned education, training, and learning requirements within the scheduled timeframe.