Patient Care Assistant II

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care

unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff

2. Monitors and records vital signs

3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs

4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output

5. Obtains and records daily weight

6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter

7. Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN

8. Performs as a sitter or patient care companion when needed

9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process

10. Performs unit housekeeping needs.

11. Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items

12. Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy

dependent on the need of unit

1. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel

2. Updates assigned bed status

3. Answers call lights and telephone

4. Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety

issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions

1. Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and

professional manner

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

*High School Diploma or GED required

*Prior Experience preferred

• 1+ years of PCA exerience

Licensure and Certifications

BLS Required

Pay Range

$12.33 - $16.95 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.