Patient Care Assistant (PCA)- 72 Hours Per Pay Period

Departmen t : Medical/Surgical/Peds Employment Status 0.9 FTE

• 72

Hours Per Pay Period Benefit Status:

Full-time Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan

Retirement Savings:

(401(k))

• All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches 100% up to 6% of employee's contributions. Please see more details about our benefits here: Jobs in Alexandria, MN

• Alomere Health Hours:

  8hr shift Rotating Hours 7:00am
• 3:30pm 3:00pm
• 11:30pm 11:00pm-7:30am Every other weekend Position Objective The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff in providing patient care, to include procedures that monitor body functions, transportation and movement of patients, set-up and maintenance of equipment, medical and surgical prep procedures and maintaining sanitary and neat conditions.

Essential Responsibilities Attend to the individual needs of the patient which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feedings, toileting, transferring, communication, or other needs Perform skills which include observation and documentation of glucometer checks, vital signs and Intake & Outtake into appropriate record keeping systems Lift, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention Answer patient call lights promptly and courteously Use infection prevention measures to prevent the spread of infection in and around the healthcare facility Other Responsibilities Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability Required Qualifications Basic Life Support Certification Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in the hospital setting Prior experience in a nursing home setting Completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course or equivalent Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to assist in providing a safe and friendly environment Skill in observing patients for changes in conditions or behavior and promptly reporting changes to appropriate personnel Ability to maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them Ability to interact with patients in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a carding environment

Union Position:

Yes All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test. I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health's review of this application. I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health. I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract. Alomere Health is an EEO employer.