Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care at PSM
Patient Care Assistant - Acute Care at PSM
Phoebe Putney Health System
Americus, GA
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Description
JOB SUMMARY
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 1 - 2 years Experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire and Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- 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%)
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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