Health Care Associate - Youngstown, United States - Mercy Health

    Mercy Health
    Mercy Health Youngstown, United States

    2 weeks ago

    Trinity Health background
    Part time
    Description

    Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health

    *This role is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.*

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Health Care Associate(HCA) /Patient Care Associate (PCA) works with his/her team partner(s), the Registered Nurse and the Unit Secretary, to provide direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the HCA/PCA is cross-trained to perform a wide range of essential patient services.

    The HCA/PCA performs a variety of basic age-specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). All clinical care will be done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The HCA/PCA makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.

    SHIFT/SCHEDULE: 7:00 AM- 7:30 PM/ Every other weekend

    EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • State-tested Nurse Assistant or completion of HCA training related to acute care setting, or a Nursing Student who has completed first semester of an acute care hospital-based clinical experience.
  • BLS certified by American Heart Association

    • EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in providing direct patient care.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Previous experience working in specialty area.

    • KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Follows detailed written and oral instructions.
  • Completes specific, routine tasks.
  • Requires basic reading, writing or simple arithmetic skills.
  • May operate basic equipment/machinery.
  • Basic computer skills required

    • PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
  • Observes patient's responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
  • Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area's scope of service.
  • Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
  • Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
  • Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
  • Anticipates patient's needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
  • Provides friendly assistance to patient's family members and visitors strong emphasis on customer service.
  • Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
  • Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
  • Performs designated bedside lab tests.
  • Applies oxygen therapy.
  • Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
  • Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
  • Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
  • Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
  • Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
  • Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
  • Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller's needs.
  • Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
  • Works overtime as needed.
  • Assists in orientation of new personnel.

    • Job Accountabilities – other

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
  • Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
  • Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
  • Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
  • Assesses maintenance needs.

    • a. Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.

    b. Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).

    Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

    Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more

    • *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

    S cheduled Weekly Hours:

    24

    Work Shift:

    Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

    Department:

    Progressive Care Stroke/Peds 8Se - St. Elizabeth

    Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,