Patient Care Assistant, Step Down Unit - FT/Nights (12hr)

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing activities of daily living for patients and generally assist with the unit activities that support patient care in the Step-Down Unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center.  The Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment and contributes to the health and safety of patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Performs patient care activities as identified on Patient Care Assistant competency checklist.
• Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.
• Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient’s medical record in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.
• Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and provides a safe environment for patients.
• Responsible for maintenance of the department equipment, reporting and follow-up of equipment in need of repairs, including awareness and reporting of life safety issues.
• To increase performance improvement and create a cooperative team environment the per diem patient care assistant creates and supports a ‘no gossip’ work environment. All issues and complaints go up to the supervisor and not to coworkers who can’t do anything about the issue.
• Actively participates in hourly rounding as appropriate for the unit and uses AIDET at the first encounter with each patient each day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Completion of PCA Pacific Gateway program or currently enrolled in Nursing Program with successful completion of at least (1) semester or Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care experience as a PCA required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Basic computer knowledge preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required
• High school diploma or equivalency