Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care I Days - Phoebe Putney Health System : Job Details

JOB 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 overtime

EDUCATION 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.

* Emergency Center Employees: 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 Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL 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%)