Patient Care Assistant

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant will assist# in patient care duties. Direct patient care is done under the direction of a# Registered Nurse and within the scope of sound professional nursing practice to# be delegated. The PCA will also perform other assigned duties for which they# have been specifically trained in.

Qualifications

A.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent required upon hire or transfer to the# department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American# Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire or transfer to the department. B. Training # Experience: Must have knowledge of some medical and technical terminology and be# familiar with hospital policies and procedures.

Computer Training will be# completed as part of orientation. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: A. Ability to perform:

1. Heavy lifting
2. Sustained standing and walking B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases. C. Work under stress D. Varied work hours and shifts