Patient Care Assistant

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient Patient Care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in Patient Care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Provides direct Patient Care as delegated by RN staff
2. Monitors and records vital signs
3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
5. Obtains and records daily weight
6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
8. Performs as Patient Care companion when needed
9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
10. Performs unit housekeeping needs
11. Acts as a runner/transporter
12. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
13. Updates assigned bed status
14. Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person
15. Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
16. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
17. Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma; or GED, or SRNA in lieu of High School Diploma/GED

Required Licensure and Certifications

BLS from American Heart Association

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Healthcare experience preferred.

Pay Range
$19.10 - $19.10 /hour