Patient Care Assistant - Heart Vascular - Memorial Hospital

Company: Beacon Health Systems
Location: South Bend
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

- JOB SUMMARY - Reports to the Director, Patient Care Services. Performs designated patient care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Specific tasks to be performed are determined based upon patient care unit assignment and may include some or all of the duties listed below. - MISSION & VISION - Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services. Vision: Our vision is to achieve: - Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value - Easy access and convenience - Outstanding patient experiences - Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community - JOB SPECIFICATIONS - Education and Experience - The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous patient care experience desired. A Nurse Assistant certification is preferred. - Knowledge & Skills - Demonstrates ability to read, legibly print or write, correctly spell medical and non-medical terms and understand and follow verbal and written instructions. - Requires an understanding of medical terminology. - Demonstrates math skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, divide, use fractions and calculate percentages (for example, weigh patients and take pulses, respirations, etc.). - Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, visitors and co-workers and to maintain positive working relationships. - Requires proficiency in basic computer skills and sufficient keyboarding skills to complete the work assigned accurately and in a reasonable amount of time. - Requires the ability to work independently, take initiative and be self-motivated. - Working Conditions - Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities and possible exposure to bio-hazards. - Physical Demands - Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position. Also may require doing heavy work which includes holding or positioning objects for prolonged periods of time.

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