Patient Care Assistant
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DescriptionJOB SUMMARY* Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.WORKING CONDITIONS* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.* May be scheduled as needed including overtimeQualificationsEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS* High School Diploma or GED (Required)EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* 1 - 2 years Experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred)CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES* Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire and Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)GENERAL SKILLS* Organizational Skills* Communication Skills* Interpersonal Skills* Customer Relations* Grammar / Spelling* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions* Follow Verbal Instructions* Basic Computer Skills* General Clerical SkillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motionPHYSICAL DEMANDS* Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)* Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)* Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)* Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)* Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)* Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)* Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)* Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)