Fay Patient Care Assistant

Job description

Overview The PCA provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists the patient in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort and healing. Responsibilities: - Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse to include but not limited to: - measure and record intake and output - measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight and height - positioning patients; lifting and turning patients - applying/utilizing special equipment - assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode - ambulating the patient - pre-operative and post-operative care - application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices - perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile) and sitz baths - non-medicated enemas - application of heat and cold - care of the incontinent patient - skin care to the immobilized patient - emptying of colostomy bags - placing patients on cardiac monitors - feeding patients - collect, label, and transport lab specimens. - Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures.. - Applies safety principles when performing care su...