Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Company: USA Health
Location: Mobile
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf
Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.USA Health is
changing how medical care, education and research impact the health
of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of
doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and
researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple
facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients
convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that
improve the health and overall wellbeing of our
community.Responsibilities:Receives verbal/written assignments from
RN/LPN; assists patients with Activities of Daily Living; reports
any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN; maintains clean and
neat stocked areas and patient rooms; cleans equipment between each
patient use; operates unit equipment as required; runs unit errands
as needed; assists with and accompanies patients on admission,
discharge, and transfer; answers patient call lights promptly;
keeps hallway clear of equipment; distributes water and ice;
maintains 24-hour urine collections; performs catheter checks and
blood glucose monitoring; runs unit errands as needed; takes and
records vital signs and weight; records accurate intake and output
(to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.);
signs/initials documentation; documents patient turns and
repositioning; reports any skin condition to RN; assists with
completion of daily flow sheet; responds to overhead pages;
participates in orientation of new employees as assigned; adheres
to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; accesses and
accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular
and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and
overtime as required; related duties as
required.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the
required education.
Keywords: USA Health, Mobile , Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Other , Mobile, Alabama
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