Patient Care Assistant, Observation Care - Long Beach, United States - Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Description
Patient Care Assistant, Observation Care
- (LON012374)
Description
Title:
Patient Care Assistant
Location:
Long Beach, CA
Department:
Observation Care, Adult
Status:
Full-time
Shift:
Nights (12hr)
Pay Range:
$21.05/hr - $24.40/hr
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.
Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing activities of daily living for patients and generally assist with the unit activities that support patient care in the Adult General Med/Diabetes Unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Under the supervision of licensed personnel, performs patient care activities as identified on Patient Care Assistant competency checklist.
- Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.
- Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient's medical record in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.
- Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and provides a safe environment for patients. Responsible for maintenance of the department equipment, reporting and followup of equipment in need of repairs
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistants with 3 years of experience in an acute care facility or 5 years or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or subacute setting. Nursing students actively enrolled in a nursing program who have completed the first semester of the nursing program.
- A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required
- Basic computer knowledge preferred
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