Patient Care Assistant, Medical
MemorialCare, Fountain Valley, CA, United States
Pay Range* : $23.00/hr
Title : Patient Care Assistant I, PD
Location : Fountain Valley, CA
Department : Medical
Status : Per Diem
Shift : Nights (12hr)
Position Summary
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCA I provides the most basic of patient care including patient data collection, personal hygiene, and assistance with activities of daily living such as ambulating, toileting and feeding. PCA I’s perform tasks as assigned and are instrumental in facilitating departmental/unit flow activities that support patient care and facilitate a safe, clean environment. The PCA I utilizes effective communication and documents data relevant to the care of the patient within their defined scope of practice. The PCA I demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as incorporating cultural differences, psychosocial and or spiritual needs when providing patient care. In addition, the PCA I collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job
Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned duties.
Follows directions and communicates with the Registered Nurse and other members of the Healthcare Team in an organized, clear and timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights; maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.
Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning policies and adheres to all manufacturer recommendations for cleaning of equipment.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics when moving patient stretchers and beds.
Ability to be at work and be on time.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Compensation and Benefits
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options for employees and their families.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications / Work Experience
Basic computer knowledge preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care experience preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or minimum of one (1) year nursing assistant experience or currently enrolled in Nursing Program with successful completion of at least one (1) semester preferred.
Education / Licensure / Certification
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card.
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Title : Patient Care Assistant I, PD
Location : Fountain Valley, CA
Department : Medical
Status : Per Diem
Shift : Nights (12hr)
Position Summary
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCA I provides the most basic of patient care including patient data collection, personal hygiene, and assistance with activities of daily living such as ambulating, toileting and feeding. PCA I’s perform tasks as assigned and are instrumental in facilitating departmental/unit flow activities that support patient care and facilitate a safe, clean environment. The PCA I utilizes effective communication and documents data relevant to the care of the patient within their defined scope of practice. The PCA I demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as incorporating cultural differences, psychosocial and or spiritual needs when providing patient care. In addition, the PCA I collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job
Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned duties.
Follows directions and communicates with the Registered Nurse and other members of the Healthcare Team in an organized, clear and timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights; maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.
Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning policies and adheres to all manufacturer recommendations for cleaning of equipment.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics when moving patient stretchers and beds.
Ability to be at work and be on time.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Compensation and Benefits
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options for employees and their families.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications / Work Experience
Basic computer knowledge preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care experience preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or minimum of one (1) year nursing assistant experience or currently enrolled in Nursing Program with successful completion of at least one (1) semester preferred.
Education / Licensure / Certification
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card.
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