Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant

19 Mar 2025
California, Riverside, 92501 Riverside USA

Patient Care Assistant

Job Summary:The patient care assistant assists in patient care delivery, clerical functions and provides unit support through a variety of functions.Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Provides basic nursing care needs to assigned patients and make visual observations reporting abnormalities in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies, documents patient observation and direct care information to patients medical records. Take assignments accurately. Works as a team member with assigned RN and other healthcare workers to provide care. Able to organize time and prioritize assignments. Visit each assigned patient at the beginning of the shift/assignment and report observations to R.N. Make rounds on assigned patients at least every two hours, observing and reporting changes to the R.N. Use the Multidisciplinary Plan of Care as a guide for individualized patient care and teaching as directed by the R.N. Identifies discharge barriers and communicates to R.N. Assist with or provide activities of daily living (ADLs) including baths, linen change of occupied and unoccupied bed, dressing, feeding, providing water, grooming and hygiene, AM and HS care, mouth/foley/peri-care. Collect simple specimens and record specimen collection. Reinforce pulmonary hygiene including use of incentive spirometer, sets up oxygen, and connects patient to pulse oximeter. Provide nourishments; monitor and set up NG feedings, G-tube feeding or J-tube feeding for the nurse to administer. Administers minor treatments and procedures such as, but not limited to, EKG test administration, non-medicated enemas (Harris flush, soap suds), non-sterile dressing changes; sitz baths, apply ostomy appliances to old, healed sites; perform oral suctioning; safely apply heat/cooling measures; perform surgical preps; complete pre-op checklist. Perform cast care; apply Bucks traction, CPM machine, sequential stocking. Perform blood glucose monitoring. Provide bed exercises, including range of motion and positioning, and assist patient in ambulating when necessary. For each patient documents care provided, including but not limited to: Oral intake, all output, vital signs, weights and measurements in a concise, accurate, legible and timely manner in the medical record. Transports patients for transfer, discharge or other needs as directed. Provide post-mortem care. Maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness and organization for assigned work areas replenishing stock supplies as necessary.

Monitor patient care environment for cleanliness and safety. Maintain a clean, neat work area. Remove faulty, non-functioning equipment from service, label, and report to the appropriate personnel. Order supplied and equipment as needed. Enters equipment repair requests in EMSR. Comply with patient safety practices/policies. Comply with nursing department policies regarding patient rights, restraints, safety belts, posey jackets/belts and side rails. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of general hospital process and policies, e.g., Fire and Safety, Infection Control, No Smoking, Visitation. Uses aseptic technique in conjunction with Universal Precautions. Follows hazardous waste policies. Participates in providing appropriate emergency procedures as indicated. Respond to codes and other life-threatening situations as appropriate or directed. Demonstrate understanding of assigned role in external/internal disasters. Participate in emergency drills and mock codes. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel including telephone etiquette. Exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion and respect; conforms to unit service standards established for the department and the hospital. Answers phones and patient call lights within two (2) minutes. Answers questions when able, refers all unanswered requests to appropriate nurse. Assists in orienting new personnel as directed. Utilizes house-wide computer to input pending and actual discharges (within 10 minutes of patient departure). Maintains patients chart accurately, neatly, and keeps data entry current. Participates in staff meetings, nursing committees and inservice programs, including annual re-certification. Attend mandatory training classes relating to techniques, procedures and/or current issues, as required. Participate in Quality Improvement/QC activities at the unit level. Assists in ordering and distribution of unit supplies and equipment. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e. infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

For Fontana Positions: Certified Nurse Assistant with 1000 hours recent acute clinical or skilled nursing facility experience within the last three (3) years (excluding training).

Current CPR card required.

If unable to fill: Certified Nursing Assistant within one (1) year of initial certification from a program with clinical training as a PCA Trainee.

Current CPR card required.

For Riverside Positions: Certified Nurse Assistant with 1000 hours recent acute clinical or skilled nursing facility experience within the last three (3) years (excluding training).

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Current CPR card

License, Certification, Registration

Certified Nurse Assistant (California)

Basic Life Support

Notes:

Rotating weekends.

This is a benefitted position.

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Patient Care AssistantLOCATION: Riverside, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1342874External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Related jobs

  • The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page. You\'ll be required to create an account or sign in to an existing one.

  • BrightStar Care of Central Western Riverside County is actively searching for dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants in the Riverside County Area ! Starting pay $17/hr, Weekly pay, work as often as you want on your own schedule!  Serving clients from our office in Menifee, and surrounding areas such as Hemet, San Jacinto, Perris, Nuevo, Romoland, Canyon Lake, Quail Valley, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Winchester, Murrieta,Temecula, and some Inland Empire areas including Riverside.   Are you looking for a CNA job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard of Care. Benefits Weekly pay with direct deposit Paid training and on-boarding Set schedule and/or work often as you want on a variety of assignments including in-home and facility-based placements Flexible weekday, weekend, holidays; morning, afternoon, and night opportunities Responsibilities Provide client with ADL assistance - Activities of Daily Living; personal hygiene care as directed including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, homemaker, companion Take and record vital signs as well as height and weight, if necessary Assist client in active and passive range of motion defined by the plan of care, document observed changes, report any changes to the Director of Nursing Assist client in walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, shopping Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards Ensure client’s rights are adhered to Requirements Nursing Assistant certification (CNA license) Current CPR Card certified by The American Heart Association Minimum one (1) year of documented experience is required Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray Physical Valid Driver\'s License and proof of auto insurance Smart phone with internet service State of California HCA (Home Care Aide) Registration Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds   Join our Award Winning Organization - Home Care Pulse - Best of Home Care - Leader in Excellence - Provider of Choice - Employer of Choice - Joint Commission Accredited - Enterprise Champion for Quality. Employee of the Month. Caregiver and Nurse of the Year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

  • Assistant Manager(07854) - 11170 Magnolia Ave.

  • Assistant Manager(07850) - 4012 Chicago Ave.

  • Assistant Manager(08419) 4955 Felspar, Space E

  • Job Summary:

  • Job Summary:

Job Details

Jocancy Online Job Portal by jobSearchi.