Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant

05 Sep 2024
Illinois, Urbana, 61801 Urbana USA

Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Flex Care - CFH1020

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

Job Category: Patient Care

Employment Type: Full - Time

Job ID: 45209

Experience Required: None

Education Required: Not Indicated

Shift: Day

Location: Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule: 6:30a-7:00p

On Call Requirements: no

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Weekend Requirements: 60 hours in 6 weeks

Holiday Requirements: e/o

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides a high level of customer service and support to Carle patients by providing bedside safety guidance. Additionally, the PCA can be guided to perform limited duties regarding the individual patient's personal care and hygiene needs.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS None Required CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS). New hires will undergo training provided by Carle. Training is reviewed annually through the Carle learning system. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS None SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - Customer Service experience and professionalism - Effective oral and written communication skills - Ability to focus on an individual's care needs for up to 12 hours a shift. - Ability to assist with lifting patients - Ability to ambulate patients with the use of a gait belt (training provided) - Ability to work on a team supporting patient care needs - Experience with computers ' data entry

Essential Functions:

Assists patients with the activities of daily living

Safely assist the patient from bed to chair, bathroom (or commode), or wheel chair

Provide safe transport in the form of walking patient within room or on unit (not off the unit); proper use of gait belt

Recognizes that getting report from patient's nurse is required at start of CPCA's shift. If report is not received, CPCA contacts House Officer or Staffing Office

Informs Nurse, HCT, or next available medical personnel for any emergent event the patient starts to experience

Informs Nurse or HCT if patient experiences any change in behavior

Completes assignments as instructed and directed by RN and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Constantly monitor patient visually to ensure patient does not fall or pull lines/tubes

Assists patients with the activities of daily living under the direction of RN or HCT; including personal hygiene and eating

Safely assist the patient from bed to chair, bathroom (or commode), or wheel chair.

Provide safe transport in the form of walking patient within room or on unit (not off the unit); proper use of gait belt

Hourly documentation in EPIC of patient's disposition

Patient Sitter serves the following patient populations: Inpatient Med/Surg; ICU, CVICU, Neuro, Pediatrics, Oncology, Observation, and Inpatient Rehabilitation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC52453890
  • State
  • City
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Carle Foundation Hospital
  • Date
    2024-09-06
  • Deadline
    2024-11-04
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