Patient Care Associate Same Day Surgery Full Time Days

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities.

• Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members.
• Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse.
• Assists patient in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.
• Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR
• Completion of one of the following: Certified PCA/PCT Program, Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training, Medical Assistant Program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program.

• Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress.
• Maintains confidentiality.

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