Patient Care Assistant I
: Job Details :

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated bythe RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient careunit 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 patients status promptly to RN 8. Performs as a sitter or patient care companion when needed 9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process 10. Performs unit housekeeping needs .1. Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items 12. Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital info...Patient Care, Patient, Assistant, Healthcare, RN