Patient Care Assistant - Couple Care Unit Nights

About This Role

Working for a leading academic medical center, the Patient Care Assistant provides direct, non-licensed patient care in the Couple Care Unit, working nights. This role involves collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines, contributing to the mission of providing high-level patient care.

Responsibilities

• Complete cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards
• Perform maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards
• Practice standard precautions while handling contaminated items
• Maintain unit order and efficiency
• Maintain appearance of patient care areas and public areas
• Maintain safe work environment
• Order and stock supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department
• Demonstrate an awareness of cost containment practices
• Distribute supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards
• Demonstrate computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities
• Schedule patients and handle phone calls (depending on location)
• Document accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards
• Report promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s)
• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment
• Safely assist in mobilizing, turning, and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff
• Function as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures
• Answer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient's satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager
• Provide close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation
• Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations
• Identify learning needs and seek available resources and opportunities
• Complete assignments within designated shift
• Respond promptly to requests for assistance
• Respect patient rights and maintain strict confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications)
• Assume personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function