Health Care Associate (HCA) –Progressive Cardiac Care Unit 1 6SE - St. Elizabeth
Mercy Home Health, Youngstown, OH, United States
Overview
This role is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Shift: Part time days, 7a - 7:30p.
Responsibilities
Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area’s scope of service.
Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors with emphasis on customer service.
Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
Performs designated bedside lab tests.
Applies oxygen therapy.
Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs.
Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
Works overtime as needed.
Assists in orientation of new personnel.
Job Accountabilities – Other
Performs other duties as assigned.
Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
Assesses maintenance needs.
Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.
Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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This role is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Shift: Part time days, 7a - 7:30p.
Responsibilities
Performs general patient care including, but not limited to: bathing, mouth care, changing linens, dressing patient, back rubs, elimination, hygiene and other needs as expressed.
Observes patient’s responses and reports any adverse reaction or other pertinent information to Registered Nurse and Physician.
Demonstrates competency in providing age appropriate care to defined patient populations based on unit/area’s scope of service.
Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight.
Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed.
Positions patient and performs range of motion. Assists physical therapist as needed.
Anticipates patient’s needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests.
Provides friendly assistance to patient’s family members and visitors with emphasis on customer service.
Performs venipunctures for blood collection.
Collects specimens (i.e. urine, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab.
Performs designated bedside lab tests.
Applies oxygen therapy.
Performs electrocardiogram (ECG).
Performs wound care as directed by the RN.
Performs urinary catheterizations and enemas.
Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques.
Performs computer order/entry functions as required by care center.
Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards.
Delivers menus. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Distributes drinking water.
Answers phones courteously and quickly addresses the caller’s needs.
Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.
Works overtime as needed.
Assists in orientation of new personnel.
Job Accountabilities – Other
Performs other duties as assigned.
Acts as a liaison and supports person for family members.
Assists with patient education and discharge planning under supervision of RN.
Inventories unit and determines supply needs. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.
Assists in daily cleaning of patient rooms and care center. Helps prepare room(s) for incoming patients.
Assesses maintenance needs.
Initiates maintenance requisition to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.
Performs simple maintenance (light bulbs, batteries).
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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