<p>Patient Care Assistant Position Summary</p> <p>Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Assists with activities of daily living and routine monitoring; maintains a clean, well-stocked environment; supports nursing/physician staff and tech desk operations. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. FLSA: Non-Exempt.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording. </li><li>Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation). </li><li>Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff. </li><li>Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked. </li><li>Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput. </li><li>Documents care and activities per unit standards. </li><li>Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.</p> <p>Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.</p> <p>Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: Occupational exposure may be present for all employees in this role.</p> <p>Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive hand/arm and foot/leg movements, kneeling, and lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Near/far vision and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent.</p> <p>Environmental Exposures: Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, communicable diseases/pathogens, dust, gases/vapors/fumes, hazardous chemicals/medications; latex exposure frequent.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</p> <p>Education: High School diploma preferred.</p> <p>License: SRNA or EMT preferred.</p> <p>Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.</p> <p>Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.</p>