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USA Health
Patient Care Assistant PRN - 3rd Floor-High Risk OB - Childrens and Womens Hospital
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$29,947 / year median in Alabama
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Patient Care Assistant PRN
- 3rd Floor-High Risk OB
- Children's and Women's Hospital USA Health
- 3.
Qualifications BLS Certification Full Job Description Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.Responsibilities:
Receives verbal/written assignments from RN Assists patients with activities of Daily Living Reports any changes in patient condition to RN Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms Cleans equipment between each patient use Operates unit equipment as required Runs unit errands as needed Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer Answers patient call lights promptly Keeps hallway clear of equipment Distributes water and ice Maintains 24-hour urine collections Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring Takes and records vital signs and weight Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.) Signs/initials documentation Documents patient turns and repositioning Reports any skin condition to RN Assists with completion of daily flow sheet Responds to overhead pages Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assignedAdditional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Preferred BCLS- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer- minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.