Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Med Surg – Lorain Hospital

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America) THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Med Surg – Lorain Hospital Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. Essential Job Functions: - Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties. - Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse - Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees - Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care - Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times Work Experience: - Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility Required Skills:...