Patient Care Assistant

Job Summary:

The PCA/ CNA is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the clerical functions and duties of a designated unit/program while providing direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN:

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Utilizes Customer Service skills when greeting patient/visitors and answering telephone.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or nurse-generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.
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 Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

 High school Diploma / GED

Certified in the state where work is being performed as Certified Nurse Assistant (if applicable)

 Specialized Knowledge: 

 Ability to perform such tasks as vital signs

Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics

 General computer skills and applications

 Kind and Length of Experience:

 Customer service experience

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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