Patient Care Assistant - Americus, United States - Phoebe Health

    Phoebe Health
    Phoebe Health Americus, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    • Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse.

    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
    • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
    • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
    • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
    • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
    • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
    • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
    • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
    • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
    • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
    • May be scheduled as needed including overtime
    Qualifications


    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    • High School Diploma or GED (Required)

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    * - 2 years Experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred)


    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

    • Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire and Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)

    GENERAL SKILLS

    • Organizational Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Customer Relations
    • Grammar / Spelling
    • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
    • Follow Verbal Instructions
    • Basic Computer Skills
    • General Clerical Skills

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
    • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Standing - Continuously within shift %)
    • Walking - Continuously within shift %)
    • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)