Patient Care Assistant Weekend Option - Acute Medical Rehab & TCF | Part Time, Friday and Saturdays - Phelps Health : Job Details

Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment. Provides basic patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse such as, but not limited to: vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity measures, etc. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety. Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and respond quickly to patient requests to ensure patient safety and enhance the patients experience. Documents all patient care activities ...Rehab, Patient Care, Acute, Medical, Part Time, Rehab, Healthcare