Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health
- Waterloo, Iowa, United States
- Waterloo, Iowa, United States
About
Knows expected outcomes/goals for each patient andassiststeamto achieve.
Assistsin monitoring patientcondition - (i.e.,temp, vitals, blood glucose monitoring, etc.)
Assistsin educating patients and significant others (i.e., hygiene, positioning, ambulating, etc.) under the direction of the RN.
Assiststhe patient care team in the delivery of care.
Sets up rooms to receive patients.
Assistsin admitting patients and orienting them to the hospital routine.
Performs allappropriate functionsof the PCA role when needed to function as a "sitter" for a patient.
Makes patient call lights on unit a priority and responds promptly.
Provides bathing, oral hygiene, toileting needs andassistsin feeding.
Assistswith prevention of skin breakdown by taking the initiative to reposition patients regularly and ambulate as directed.
Transports patients safely.
Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and seeksassistancewhen necessary.
Responds to telemetry calls promptly toassureongoing monitoring capability.
Participates in"hourlyround" process toassurepatient safety and that patient needs are being met.
Adjusts to changes in team/patient priorities asdeterminedby the team leader.
Assistsothers, outsideimmediateteam, whenownwork assignmentcompleted.
Communicates relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes/goals.
Activelyparticipatesin team communication tomodifythe outcome/goal-based plan of care and to keep theCardexinformation current.
Reports observations of patient(s) responses to care, (i.e., tolerance of ambulation, etc.)
Reports and documentsaccuratepatient information such as vital signs, weights, I&O, blood glucose, specimens, calorie counts, etc.
Immediatelycommunicatesimportant informationto the team leader/RN such as changes in condition, abnormal vital signs, questions about care, familyquestionsor concerns, etc.
Communicates with other departments when needed (i.e.telemetry, dietary, etc.)
Documents completely, accurately and legibly and in accordance to policy. Performs unit-based functions as assigned.
Completes shift duties as assigned (i.e., cleaning lists, temperature checks, refrigerator temperatures, etc.).
Cleans equipment indirtyutility room before end of shift and returns to storage area.
Makes rounds in all assigned rooms toassuredirty linen removed, items stocked as needed and room tidy.
Removes equipment/supplies from rooms upon discharge.
Collects and applies age-specific data.
Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in anage appropriatemanner.
Communicates and works with others in anage appropriatemanner.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Attends required safety programs.
Appropriately and consistentlyusesthe personal protective equipment requiredofthe job.
Knows and candemonstratedepartmental emergency procedures for fire,disasterand other emergency situations.
Activelyparticipatesin regularly scheduled drills (Code Red, Green, etc.) and regulatory safety standards.
Completes and appropriately routes incident reportsin a timely manner.
Usesequipment safely and appropriately.
Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
Asks forassistancewhen needed toassuresafety for all involved.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Core Values:
Reverence : Wehonor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
Safety : We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Justice : Wefoster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
Stewardship : Wehonor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human,financialand natural resources entrusted to our care.
Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Effective communication with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
One of the following required:
Completion of Nurse Aide I course (verified by transcript or certification)
Completion of Nursing Fundamentals course
Completion of Trinity Nursing Assistant Program (TNAP)
Successful completion of Competency Test
Iowa EMT certification (Nurse Aide II - Advanced preferred; may be provided post-hire. Home Health requires Nurse Aide I.)
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Waterloo Affordably priced; Waterloo is approximately 25% cheaper than the national average and about 5% below Iowa's average. Its arts and entertainment scene features museums, a performing arts center, brewery tours, relief trails and attractions like the John Deere Tractor Museum and Lost Island Themepark and Waterpark. Dense trail networks offer biking and walking opportunities year round. The Waterloo Community School District provides diverse programs, and families also have access to private and parochial schools. Higher education is close by at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is a 366-bed regional hospital recognized for excellence in patient care and community service. As a Level III Trauma Center and home to a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we provide advanced emergency and neonatal care close to home. Our services include comprehensive cardiac care through an accredited chest pain center, a nationally accredited cancer center, inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health and leading-edge surgical options-including robotic surgery. MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is proud to hold the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, and multiple quality awards from the American Heart Association and Forbes.
No prior experience required.
Certifications/Training Required:
BLS
Mandatory Reporter
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 6 months of hire (Mental Health/CD areas)
Basic language, math, reasoning, and computer skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to work under pressure in high-stress environments.
Ability to take direction and work with accountability.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran
Languages
- English
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