Patient Care Associate Med Surg Full Time Nights

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.

Responsibilities not listed.

• 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
• 6 months direct patient care experience, preferred

• Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members.
• Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a 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.
• Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/abilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing current literature.
• Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care.