Patient Care Assistant- Per Diem- 2R Inpatient Rehab
NA certificate or State certification; CPR certification required; lifting, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Shift: Days/Evenings and Days/Nights
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse provides the following patient care:
Demonstrates compassion in all interactions with patients, families and associates.
Assists patients with ADL’s based on direction from RN and needs of the patient.
Accurately takes and records vital signs, I&O’s, ADL’s as directed by the RN and based on unit standards.
Accurately Performs and documents point of care testing per department standard and yearly credentialing.
Promptly answers call bells to determine patient’s needs, relays information as needed to RN. Follow up with patient to assure request has been met.
Promotes fall prevention by utilizing fall prevention strategies, equipment and assisting patients to walk as needed.
Promotes skin integrity by observing for skin breakdown when bathing, turning and re-positioning patients.
Rounds routinely on patients, to identify needs and assure safety.
Provides complete and accurate patient care documentation per established standards.
Communicates pertinent information to appropriate staff. Reporting changes in conditions and responding appropriately to emergent situations.
Assists nursing in compliance with safety initiatives.
Actively participates in unit based quality initiatives (ie. falls, skin)
Reports to charge nurse any patient safety concerns.
Maintains positive attitude with associates and visitors.
Offers direction or guidance to associates and visitors promoting good customer relations through positive interactions.
Communicates with patient, visitors and associates in a professional manner.