PCA / Unit Coordinator, Surgery, 10a-6 : 30p

Patient Care Associate (PCA)

Discover a healthcare career designed with you in mind at Norton Healthcare. The Patient Care Associate (PCA) provides direct patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff. The initiatives taken by the Patient Care Associate ensures safe, quality patient care. A Patient Care Associate applies knowledge and understanding of principles on patient growth and development in patient and family interactions.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting patients with activities designed to maintain personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming, and skin care.
• Assisting patients with ambulation, transfers, and turns.
• Ensuring a clean and orderly patient environment to promote safety and infection prevention.
• Notifying clinical staff of any changes in a patients condition or safety concerns.
• Applying infection control concepts and techniques.
• Monitoring, recording, and effectively communicating the patients condition, activities, behaviors, and safety concerns utilizing computerized documentation systems and other means as appropriate.
• Taking vital signs and performing phlebotomy (blood draws) and glucose checks.

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If you would like to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community, we encourage you to apply or reach out to recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org to learn more.