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    PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT Meyerhoff - Baltimore, United States - Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

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    PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

    JOB SUMMARY

    Under the supervision of the designated Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) supports the mission, vision, and values of MWPH.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
    Functions as an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team for the patient population served.
    Demonstrates a helpful and professional demeanor, and competently performs delegated nursing and support duties including direct patient care.
    Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulating, etc.,
    Applies adaptive devices, records vital signs, intake and output of patient specimens.
    Regularly cleans equipment and toys per policy and stocks patient supplies ensuring adequate levels are maintained.

    Responds to patient call lights promptly, anticipates and addresses patient and family needs, and may perform clerical duties in the absence of the Unit Secretary.

    Effectively utilizes down time to offer assistance and interact with patients, families and assist other staff with patient care activities.

    Complies with approved policies, and procedures.

    Accurately documents patient care activities in a timely manner, and keeps the Registered Nurse well informed of patient status, activities, issues, and status of his/her assignments.

    Functions with a focus on patient safety and customer service, and applies infection control practices effectively and consistently.
    The PCA with appropriate competencies may serve as escort for patient transport and as a "Sitter" according to policy.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS
    Educational Requirements
    High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred
    Licensure, Certification and Registration
    Current CPR
    Current Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Maryland
    Work Orientation and Experience
    Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

    Registered Nurse Students or Licensed Practical Nursing Students who hold Maryland State Certification as a Nursing Assistant and have completed their Nursing Fundamentals Course and a Clinical Rotation, may work as a Patient Care Assistant, without additional experience.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Accurately takes and records vital signs, and intake and output, weight, height, etc.
    Demonstrates a highly compassionate and customer oriented approach to care and service
    Demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices
    Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively and courteously interact with staff, patients, families, and visitors, etc.
    Effective oral and written skills
    Ability to manage multiple demands
    Ability to take directions and follow through, but also to be self-directed with patient/family assistance
    Good communication skills
    Team player
    Computer proficiency
    Good judgment and follow-up
    Ability to position patient, lift 25 pounds, walk, run, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, demonstrate manual dexterity, mobility, and visual and auditory ability to do this job
    Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area
    Skills and ability to position and transfer patients while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

    REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
    Supervision Received
    Directly reports to the Unit Manager or Site Administrator. Receives clinical direction and guidance from the Nurse.
    Supervision Exercised
    None

    INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
    TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED
    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

    Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established policies and protocols.

    Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional stress due to emergency situations or multiple demands.
    This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.


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