Patient Care Assistant Job at Carle Health, Urbana, IL

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  • Carle Health
  • Urbana, IL

Job Description

Overview: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides a high level of customer service and support to Carle patients by providing bedside safety guidance. Additionally, the PCA can be guided to perform limited duties regarding the individual patient's personal care and hygiene needs. Responsibilities: Assists patients with the activities of daily living Safely assist the patient from bed to chair, bathroom (or commode), or wheel chair Provide safe transport in the form of walking patient within room or on unit (not off the unit); proper use of gait belt Recognizes that getting report from patient's nurse is required at start of CPCA's shift. If report is not received, CPCA contacts House Officer or Staffing Office Informs Nurse, HCT, or next available medical personnel for any emergent event the patient starts to experience Informs Nurse or HCT if patient experiences any change in behavior Completes assignments as instructed and directed by RN and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Constantly monitor patient visually to ensure patient does not fall or pull lines/tubes Assists patients with the activities of daily living under the direction of RN or HCT; including personal hygiene and eating Safely assist the patient from bed to chair, bathroom (or commode), or wheel chair. Provide safe transport in the form of walking patient within room or on unit (not off the unit); proper use of gait belt Hourly documentation in EPIC of patient's disposition Patient Sitter serves the following patient populations: Inpatient Med/Surg; ICU, CVICU, Neuro, Pediatrics, Oncology, Observation, and Inpatient Rehabilitation Qualifications: Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: , Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $15per hour - $24.32per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

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