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523 Yasmin Ford
Los Angeles
CA
+1 (555) 539 9331
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Los Angeles
CA
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+1 (555) 539 9331
Experience
Experience
San Francisco, CA
Patient Care Assistant
San Francisco, CA
Rath-Dietrich
San Francisco, CA
Patient Care Assistant
- Training as a nursing assistant according to the curriculum set forth by the Texas Curriculum for nurse aides or equivalent training
- Collecting, reporting and documentation of data including, but not limited to: Vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, oximetry and comfort level; Specimens for diagnostic study - urine, stool, sputum and blood via fingerstick for blood glucose testing; Changes to baseline data established by the RN; and client or family comments relating to the client's care and behaviors related to the plan of care
- Performs phlebotomy and 12 lead EKGs as permitted on the assigned unit
- Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
- Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
- Assists with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN)
- These include, but are not limited to, personal care, ambulation and care of the general medical/surgical patient with special emphasis on geriatric and post-operative care
New York, NY
Patient Care Assistant PRN
New York, NY
Littel, Quitzon and Johnston
New York, NY
Patient Care Assistant PRN
- Assisting with answering and responding to call lights and telephone calls
- Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene
- Passing and collecting meal trays/menus and providing food and fluids as ordered
- Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members
- Serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding
- Assisting in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly environment for patients and staff
- Assists patients in ambulating
present
Boston, MA
Patient Care Assistant Med Surg
Boston, MA
Von, Buckridge and Kuhic
present
Boston, MA
Patient Care Assistant Med Surg
present
- Takes active role in unit based performance improvement
- Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)
- Works assigned patient and account work ques as assigned to department
- Complies with established chain of command for work related problems
- Functions as a role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers
- Assists in orienting and educating new staff
- Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills
Skills
- Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for unto twenty percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks
- Ability to walk and stand for up to ninety percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks
- Professional responsible for current patient care standards and supporting the MSN client facility philosophy and programs in order to maintain quality
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
- Ability to perform tasks for numerous patients, communicate effectively with the team and utilize monitoring and basic care equipment
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge
- Basic computer knowledge
- Delivers in a knowledgeable consistent and skillful manner under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 1+ year of prior working experience as a Patient Care Associate or Patient Care Assistant experience in a Hospital setting
- Patient Care Associate / Assistant (PCA) certification
- EKG certification
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 year of acute hospital experience
- Demonstrated phlebotomy skills
- PCT/PCA Certification
- EKG knowledge
- Malpractice Insurance
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains thorough understanding of activity and equipment within working environment, including the application of precautions
- Measures and records non-invasive vital signs and patient weights
- Performs EKGs in accordance with Hospital/Departmental standards
- Collects and records patient data, including intake/output, glucometry, and guaic check
- Assists patients with physical therapy (range of motion and exercises ordered by Physical Therapy), deep breathing, coughing, and ambulation
- Completes procedure setup and clean up, and assists during procedures
- Performs simple dressing changes on patients
- Functions as a patient observer under the direction of the registered nurse
- Performs unit-specific clinical duties, including, but not limited to, chest physical therapy, placing patients on telemetry
- Demonstrated proficiency in English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read, write, perform simple arithmetic calculations in English required
- Ability to communicate effectively using voice mail, e-mail, fax machine, telephone, etc
- Bi-lingual skills preferred
- Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred
- May not currently hold a valid nursing license
- Competency in technical and non-technical skills required, as demonstrated through orientation and skills validation process
- The ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel
- The ability to work as a team member, promoting a caring and collegial attitude toward fellow employees
- The ability to work under stressful conditions, adapting to the changing pace on the unit, frequent interruptions, emergencies and critically ill patients
- The ability to organize and prioritize work
- Demonstration of independent judgment within the scope of this position
- Well-developed organizational skills in order to determine the needs of patients
- The ability to stand, walk, and bend for an extended period of time
- The ability to lift linens and supplies with a maximum weight of 20 pounds
- The ability to lift patients and assist with ambulation
- Demonstration of flexibility and willingness to adapt to diverse role as member of the patient care team
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The age of the patients served on this unit range from Adolescence to Geriatric
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Collects and records patient data, including intake/output, glucometry, guaic check
- Monitors patient as a sitter
- Performs unit-specific clinical duties, including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, chest physical therapy, and placing patients on telemetry
- The ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the department¿s policies and procedures
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists patients with physical therapy (range of motion and exercises ordered by Physical Therapy),
- Performs unit-specific clinical duties, including, but not limited to, chest physical therapy, placing
- Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless incumbent is a nursing student who
- Competency in technical and non-technical skills required, as demonstrated through orientation and
- The ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the
- The ability to work as a team member, promoting a caring and collegial attitude toward fellow
- Demonstration of flexibility and willingness to adapt to diverse role as member of the patient care
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma or equivalent-required
- Current American Heart Association or ASHI BLS certification-required
- Current AZ C.N.A. certification-required
- The skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting
- Recent healthcare experience-preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- High school diploma or equivalent-required
- Current AZ CNA certification-required
- Current CPR-required
- Acute care experience-preferred
- A passion for Ortho!
- WILLING TO LEARN THE HUC ROLE AND WORK IN A DUAL ROLE OF PCA / HUC!
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Patient Care Assistant Trauma Neuro ICU Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of AZ
- Nursing Assistant experience in acute care setting
- Must be willing to train in the HUC role and Cardiac Monitoring role
- EKG/Cardiac Monitoring certified is a bonus
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Certified Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides or assists with patient care delivery, clerical functions, telemetry monitoring, & provision of unit support through a variety of functions
- Provides basic nursing care needs to assigned patients & makes visual observations reporting abnormalities in accordance with established nursing procedures & policies
- Take assignments accurately
- Works as a team member with the assigned RN & other health care workers to provide care
- Manages electronic medical records, including accurate processing of admission, transfer, & discharge/orders
- Handling of important documentation i.e.: Medicare letter, implant cards, Advance Directives, etc
- Make rounds on assigned patients at least every two hours, observing & reporting changes to the RN
- Use the multidisciplinary plan of care as a guide for individualized patient care & teaching as directed by the RN
- Provide nourishments; monitor& set up NG feedings, G-tube feeding or J-tube feeding for the nurse to administer
- Administers minor treatments & procedures such as, but not limited to, EKG test administration, non-medicated enemas (Harris flush, soap suds), non-sterile dressing changes; sitz baths, apply ostomy appliances to old, healed sites; perform oral suctioning; safely apply heat/cooling measures; perform surgical preps; complete pre-op checklist
- Perform POC testing & quality control checks
- Provide post-mortem care
- Enters equipment repair requests in EMSR
- Comply with patient safety practices/policies
- Six (6) months of work experience in a health care setting
- Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
- Performs unit housekeeping needs
- Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
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Supplemental Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
- Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
- Performs as patient care companion when needed
- Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit
- Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
- Updates assigned bed status
- Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
- May perform skills, within scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. These skills include, but are not limited to, the collection of specimens, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring and patient elimination procedures. Communicates performance of these skills to the patient’s Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team
- Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
- Performs and documents point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, patient hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting and elimination needs
- Assists with transport
- Performs clerical duties; use of a fax machine, computers, medical transcription, and Xerox machines may be required
- Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
- Demonstrates appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards
- Participates in training, development and continuing education activities to improve role functioning
- Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct
- Communicates effectively with members of the health
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Patient Care Assistant Certified Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the supervision of the RN, performs delegated patient care activities as directed and ordered in accordance with one’s training, competence and skill. Delegated tasks may include
- Specimen collection to include blood collection for bedside glucose testing
- Hand hygiene and consistent use of standard precautions
- Assists the RN to collect data from patients on admission for patient processing and assists with patient transfer or discharge preparations as instructed
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent education
- Preferred: Previous PCA, Nurse aide, orderly experience in a healthcare setting OR ONE of the following
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- One year experience in acute care setting preferred
- Training as a nursing assistant, EMT, medical assistant, or two semesters of nursing school required
- Certified Nurse Assistant with experience preferred
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider required
- Ability to interact effectively with children, families, staff and other hospital departments. Flexible and adaptable to a wide range Tasks
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Unit Clerk / Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum one year experience using medical terminology
- Prior experience as a patient care assistant/nursing aide in a hospital setting required
- CNA license, or completion of the first semester of a Nursing School program
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Unit Secretary / Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- The Unit Clerk/Patient Care Assistant functions according to policies and procedures of Phoenixville Hospital and the Division of Nursing. Job responsibilities include clerical and other tasks supportive to care of patients of all ages, general unit activities and hospital as a whole. Patient population may include infants, children, adolescents, adult and elderly. Self-initiative is needed for regularly completed tasks. Assists in maintaining a safe working environment. Directions and supervision come from one or more registered nurses within the unit. The Unit Clerk/PCA is responsible to the Nurse Manager of the assigned area
- Requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification required
- Prefer CNA license, or completion of the first semester of a Nursing School program
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Pediatric experience is preferred, but not required
- Certified NA in the State of AZ required
- PALS is recommended but not required
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 24/7 in-house OB, anesthesia, and NICU coverage
- 13 labor rooms
- 8-bed OB triage
- 5-bed Maternal fetal medicine unit
- 36 postpartum rooms
- 9-bed high-risk antepartum unit
- 7-daylactation consultant coverage
- And we proudly delivered 4,400+ babies in 2014!
- AZ CNA licensed
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- May retrieve medication from pharmacy, medication storage room or tube system and deliver to a licensed staff member
- Assists with orientation of new personnel as directed
- Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals
- Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function
- Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself
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Patient Care Assistant East-drmc Resume Examples & Samples
- Coordinate the care and services of an assigned patient population during an episode of illness
- Promote and monitor effective utilization of health care resources
- Assume a leadership role with the interdisciplinary care team
- Facilitate the care of patients during their transition of care by managing, coordinating and monitoring resources to achieve optimal clinical, utilization, service and financial outcomes
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas; patients may include newborn, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Provides care in a manner that is age appropriate
- Takes and Records Vital Signs
- Provides Comfort Measures for the patient
- Performs clerical duties and serves as a receptionist for an assigned period of time
- Answering patient call system
- Attends staff meetings
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or must acquire equivalent within 6 months of hire date
- SRNA or CNA or CMA or EMT certification
- BLS certified within 3 months of hire date
- 3-6 months in a healthcare environment
- Must have a good rapport with others and communicate in a pleasant, courteous, and tactful manner
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Srna Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Takes and Records Vital Signs (TPR and B/P), Height and Weight
- Reports Behavior or Unusual Condition to the Nurse in Charge
- Helps assist with department maintenance
- Assists Patients with Elimination and Records Output
- Transports Patients by Wheelchair or Stretcher as Ordered
- Performs Clerical Duties
- Attends meeting as required
- Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas
- Attends to the emotional needs of the support system of the patient
- High school graduate, GED or must acquire equivalent within 6 months of hire date
- Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program
- SRNA Certification/State Registry
- Actively attending approved SRNA class with 16 hours completed
- Must be certified within 4 months of hire
- 3-6 months experience in heath care environment
- 6-12 months experience in health care environment preferred
- Proficient with use of patient monitoring equipment
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Certified Patient Care Assistant, Hillsboro Resume Examples & Samples
- Documents patient observation & direct care information to patient's medical records
- Acts as a communication liaison for the Unit/Department, greets new patients, families, & visitors, & manages multi-line phone systems
- Identify discharge barriers & communicate to RN
- Perform bladder scanning, straight cath (mini-cath) in & out of adults≥ 18 years
- Perform wound cleaning & irrigation, & apply simple dressings
- Apply CPM machine, sequential stocking
- Provide bed exercises, including range of motion & positioning, & assist patient in ambulating when necessary
- For each patient, documents care provided, including but not limited to: oral intake, all output, vital signs, weights, & measurements in a concise, accurate, legible & timely manner in the medical record
- Order supplies & equipment as needed
- Comply with nursing department policies regarding patient rights & restraints
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Patient Care Assistant Emergency Department Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, serves as a member of the healthcare team by providing assistance with activities of daily living
- These include, but are not limited to, personal care, ambulation and care of the general patient
- Documentation of observations and baseline measurements onto medical record expected
- May access general supply storage areas where saline flushes and procedure trays are stored
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital departments
- Flexible and adaptable to a wide range of tasks
- Ability to demonstrate competence in skills required for job performance
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- KentuckyOne Health Core Expectations
- Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
- Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us
- Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community
- Core Job Competencies
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Rotating weekends and holidays are required
- AZ CNA certification and BLS are required
- Prior acute care experience is highly preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Autonomous work environment
- Company Cell Phones
- Fully electronic patient charting system
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Bathes, dresses/undresses patients and assist with personal hygiene
- Collects data including intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and reports values outside normal parameters to nurse. Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering assessments
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing unit specific documentation systems
- Reports any changes in patient's condition or behavior to nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure patient care is delivered in safe, high quality, and effective manner
- Minimum of 1 year of hospital experience required
- Certification as a Nurse Assistant by the State is preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- 6 months of experience in a hospital and/or nursing facility
- Certification as a CNA
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Patient Care Assistant a-p Neonatal ICU Resume Examples & Samples
- Safe patient handling: Turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer and use of transfer devices, ambulation assistance and use of assistive devices, restraint alternatives, oxygen use and transport, suction use, pre-operative skin preparation and/or use of sequential compression devices (SCD)
- Communicates accurate information for delegated patient care activities performed, including observed patient response to performed activities to the assigned RN (following hand-off communication guidelines)
- Assists the RN in collecting data from patients upon admission and assists with patient transfer or discharge preparations as instructed
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Patient Care Assistant Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Convenient location and parking
- Short wait times
- On-site emergency treatment and imaging services for adults and children
- Emergency trained physicians and staff all with extensive emergency treatment experience
- Access to Metropolitian Methodist Hospital services
- Proud supporter of the Alamo Heights HS Mules
- Assists patients with bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting, grooming, changing linens, providing water, assisting with meal delivery, and feeding
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Meets patient need for comfort and safety by providing orientation to surroundings, including but not limited to, time, place, and person; maintain time-appropriate lighting; provide orientating stimuli – clock, watch, TV, newspaper; and correct sensory deficits - eyeglasses, hearing aids, as needed
- Carries out the assignment and care of a group of patients as instructed by the individualized care plans and supervised by the facility nurse. Reports to the supervising nurse when the assigned duties are not able to be completed on the shift so additional support can be arranged and the assignment completed prior to the next shift
- Documents the care and observations in the appropriate client record during the shift
- High school diploma or GED Certificate
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- HS Diploma or GED
- Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Assistants must have a CNA License
- 1:12 Patient Ratio
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs glucometry procedure in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures
- Collects and records patient data, including intake/output, glucometry, and guaiac
- Performs phlebotomy procedures in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures
- Performs fingerstick procedure in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures
- Assist with specimen collection
- Ability to perform venipuncture procedures. Phlebotomy certification preferred
- Ability to perform fingerstick procedure and glucometry testing
- Knowledge of Infection Control guidelines and aseptic technique
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Well developed communication skills, both written and oral
- Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives
- Nurses Aide Certificate (CNA) or RN student currently enrolled and has completed one full clinical rotation, required for all new hires
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs the following tasks as assigned: Vital signs, Intake and output measurements, EKGs, Glucometry, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Documentation for all assigned responsibilities
- Communicates changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with the unit based team
- Restocks unit supplies as needed
- Takes active role in unit based performance improvement
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MS Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Works assigned patient and account work ques as assigned to department
- Performs the following tasks as assigned
- Ensuring all orders are current and have active date of treatment
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Patient Care Assistant Med Surg Resume Examples & Samples
- Welcomes and/or assists all individuals when they arrive in the unit in a professional, friendly and efficient manner
- Accurately enters orders through electronic medical records
- Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice
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Patient Care Assistant Med Surg Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service
- Performs patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive devices
- Performs equipment checks and unit specific maintenance duties as appropriate to unit
- Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements
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Patient Care Assistant, Operating Room Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists OR charge nurse with duties associated with the OR schedule, phone calls, and
- Provides patient transport
- Stocks OR unicels/carts and maintains par levels
- Accepts and delivers specimens safely to appropriate laboratory/pathology areas
- Ability to adjust to changes in assignments or workflow. Ability to multitask and work in
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Patient Care Assistant Cancer Care Resume Examples & Samples
- Completes patient registration process as needed
- Vital Signs
- Prepare charts for next day’s patients. Including but not limited to
- Ensuring all documents needed are in patients chart for treatment, orders, consent, labs, etc
- Updates answers to questions in Cadence Scheduling as necessary
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Operating room provides support to the clinical staff. In this role, they assist the nursing staff with preparation of the surgical cases. In addition, they are responsible for duties at the OR control desk which include computer entry
- Assists OR charge nurse with duties associated with the OR schedule, phone calls, and various communications to all departments and disciplines
- Records information for emergency and add-on cases accurately and distributes information appropriately
- Accurately enters data into current computer programs
- Performs EKG’s, glucometry and phlebotomy and maintains yearly competency in these skills
- Assists clinical staff with room preparation. This may include obtaining correct equipment and supplies, checking case carts, and assisting with turn over of rooms
- Assists with surgical prepping of patients after demonstrated competency
- Maintains a knowledge of the equipment in the operating room
- Accepts and delivers specimens to appropriate laboratory/pathology areas
- Provides patient transport, when needed
- Ability to multitask and work in a busy environment while maintaining composure and adjusting to changes in assignment and workflow
- Able to accept direction from various team members in a professional and helpful manner
- Accepts responsibility for professional development and department education
- Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)
- Orientation to position with successful completion of PCA Class or equivalent
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs the following tasks as assigned: Vital signs, Intake and output measurements, Newborn Hearing Screen, Glucometry, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Documentation for all assigned responsibilities
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs as well as timely completion of competencies
- Assists in orienting and educating new staff
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Patient Care Assistant Med Surg Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs the following tasks as assigned: Vital signs and weights, Intake and output measurements, Ambulating patients, Glucometry, Phlebotomy, EKG, Specimen collection, Completion of assigned documentation
- Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
- Follows established procedures and safety precautions while transporting patients and specimens, as needed
- Communicates changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with the unit-based team
- Performs patient related clerical duties, including unit statistics, manuals, logs, transcribing orders and entering patient charges accurately
- Demonstrates ability to accurately use computer system
- Demonstrates an awareness of unit budget
- Recognizes the value of continued educational growth and development as related to their job responsibilities
- Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Current Certified Nurse Aide certificate issued by the state of Texas
- Prefer one year of recent experience
- Strongly prefer basic computer skills to process order entry and retrieve data
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs transportation tasks as appropriate to the unit via wheelchair or stretcher
- Performs 1:1 patient watches as assigned
- Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient
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Patient Care Assistant / Escort Resume Examples & Samples
- Prior experience in an acute care setting desired with direct patient care experience preferred
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics, safe transfer techniques, knowledge and safe operation of a variety of transport equipment, including lift equipment. Working knowledge of computer systems including Epic, NT, and Outlook
- Ability to effectively prioritize and assist in patient flow management
- Ability to effectively communicate to hospital staff, including Nursing Supervisor, Supervisors, Managers, and Physicians
- Ability to handle multiple competing demands, prioritizing multiple requests
- Must be able to utilize multiple hospital systems; EPIC, cisco phone, emergency call system
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with co-workers, patients, families and other health care staff
- Must be able to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Approximately six months on the job experience preferred, in order to gain knowledge of basic patient care methods, procedures and techniques, and to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of unit procedures and schedules
- New recipients of Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) certification will be considered
- Ability to read in order to interpret type and level of patient care ordered, to write in order to record patient vital signs, to understand and follow instructions relating to basic patient care,
- Perform simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record patients’ weight and vital signs at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent training program
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively and cordially interact with patients, Visitors, and physicians in a courteous manner
- Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers when taking patients’ vita signs and weight and to record routine information on patient charts
- Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for unto twenty percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks
- Ability to walk and stand for up to ninety percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Consistently assists with maintaining a safe patient environment to include
- Communicates timely and accurate information for delegated patient care activities performed to include observed patient response to performed activities to the assigned RN in a written or verbal format following hand-off communication guidelines
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living to include bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting, grooming, changing linens, providing water, assisting with meal delivery and feeding as directed
- Performs hourly rounding, consistently uses AIDET when interacting with patients and answers and responds to call lights timely
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Senior Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared; prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths
- Assists in the orientation of new PCAs, serving as a resource and providing guidance
- Performs other duties as assigned within scope of responsibilities and clinical competency
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Education: High school diploma or GED required
- Experience: 6 months of experience in healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
- Licenses/Certifications: BLS Certification required. Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health preferred
- Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures; including a working knowledge of basic medical terminology and computer software skills
- Ability to perform tasks for numerous patients, communicate effectively with the team and utilize monitoring and basic care equipment
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles
- Delivers appropriate advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a licensed clinician within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served
- Identifies and responds to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient’s condition reporting such to the nurse immediately; charts observations and activities
- Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared. Prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths
- Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services
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Senior Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the guidance of the license clinician, performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens. Maintains simple drainage devices; monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed
- Reports any changes in patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse or charge nurse. Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared. Prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths
- Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment; filling ice pitchers, changing linens, and keeping beds neat and clean; cleans rolling stock such as blood pressure machines, and when contaminated boxes need to be replaced
- Assists in the orientation of new PCAs, serves as a resource and provides guidance
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Patient Care Assistant PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Attendance and Punctuality
- One Year experience in Hospital based PCA role, or attendance of a recognized PCA training course
- Nursing Student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing course work
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ASU Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience in hospital/patient care desired. Prefer completion of a nursing assistance course
- Must have good communication skills
- Able to meet the public and have a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
- Must have a valid Alabama Driver's license
- BLS certification required by the end of employee provisional period
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains patient care area according to unit standards including making beds, distributing/disposing of linens, returning equipment, keeping hallways free of equipment/trays
- Assists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical examinations as per instructions from registered nurse and with documented competency
- Reports pertinent patient information to Nurse(s) according to established guidelines
- Applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions and treatment
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 0 BLS (Basic Life Support)
- 0 ACLS ( Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- 0 NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the supervision of the RN, performs delegated patient care activities as directed. Delegated tasks may include
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate
- Assists the RN with collecting data from patients on admission and assists with patient transfer or discharge preparations as instructed
- Previous PCA, CNA or Nurse Aide experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)
- Employee completes initial and ongoing training as defined by service line, facility and department specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable)
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Patient Care Assistant Medical Unit Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Obtaining vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, and/or simple non-sterile dressing changes
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate following transmission based precautions procedures
- Performs hourly rounding, consistently uses AIDET when interacting with patients, and responds to call lights timely
- Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service
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Patient Care Assistant, Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health OR at least 5 years work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant
- Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures
- Delivers appropriate advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a physician, registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the scope of hospital-approved PCA II skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple drainage devices; takes patients’ TPR and blood pressure, monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed
- Assists patients with written teaching protocols; prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in mobility; performs assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned
- Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice
- Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education/skills competency; supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staff
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Clinical externship in one of the following areas preferred: acute care hospital, home hospice setting, or a long-term care facility
- At least one (1) year experience preferred, as: a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility
- Completion of Certified Home Health Aide Program preferred
- Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
- Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care
- Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment
- Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
- Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property
- Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake
- Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Reports any changes in patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Current AZ C.N.A License
- 1:12 patio ratio for C.N.A’s or PCA’s
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support OR Heartsaver CPR with AED within 90 days of employment; AND
- Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health, preferred
- Experience/Knowledge/Skills: Six (6) months patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting; ORNo experience if Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health; ORIn the Emergency Department only, no experience if graduate from EMT (Basic or Intermediate Level) or Paramedic Program
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be licensed by the state of Florida as a CNA
- Must have BLS through the American Heart Association
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting preferred
- Basic EKG interpretation
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Basic computer knowledge preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care experience preferred
- Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department
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Patient Care Assistant, Med Surg-reserve Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs out of bed/back to bed as appropriate
- Assists the professional nurse with patient related non-technical duties
- Maintains patient’s room in neat, orderly manner
- Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- High School graduate or GED
- Current Certification as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or currently enrolled as a student in a Registered Nurse degree program and has completed the first semester of clinical rotations
- One year experience in acute care setting strongly preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Home Health Resume Examples & Samples
- Delivers appropriate indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a licensed clinician within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory according to the needs and age of the patient/population served
- Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
- Considers the diverse needs of each patient, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience Promotes a safe and accountable environment; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
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Patient Care Assistant Perinatology Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide technical assistance to the PICC nurse before, during and after PICC insertions. Including but not limited to the use of sterile technique when assisting the RN placing the PICC line
- Gathers appropriated information to complete the patient registration process
- Phlebotomy – both lab draws and therapeutic phlebotomy
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs basic nursing tasks under the delegation and supervision of the RN and according to each patient/client's individualized plan of care. Nursing tasks are provided with courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of the clients. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following
- Collecting, reporting and documentation of data including, but not limited to: Vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, oximetry and comfort level; Specimens for diagnostic study - urine, stool, sputum and blood via fingerstick for blood glucose testing; Changes to baseline data established by the RN; and client or family comments relating to the client's care and behaviors related to the plan of care
- Ambulation, positioning and turning
- Assisting with admissions, entering physician orders, discharges, transfers and transportation of patients
- Passing and collecting meal trays/menus and providing food and fluids as ordered
- Activities of daily living to include personal hygiene, skin care and bed making
- Maintains confidentiality for written, verbal and computerized information
- Provides basic communication and clerical support for unit functions including, but not limited to
- Assisting with answering and responding to call lights and telephone calls
- Utilizing equipment necessary for communication - intercom system, paging system, fax machine, pneumatic tube system
- Assembling and maintaining departmental and patient records
- Provides basic materials management support as needed including, but not limited to
- Stocking and obtaining unit supplies and equipment
- Identifying, labeling and reporting malfunctioning equipment
- Provides basic housekeeping duties as needed including, but not limited to
- Assisting in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly environment for patients and staff
- Assisting in preparing and stripping rooms as needed
- Demonstrated proficient communication skills
- 1 year of acute care hospital experience preferred
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Patient Care Assistant PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Required to work a minimum of 48 hours per four-week period with 12 hours categorized as weekend hours in their home unit
- Required to work one major holiday per year (winter: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). This holiday must be scheduled on the Associate's home unit. Must observe principles of universal protocol
- Collecting, reporting and documentation of data including, but not limited to: Vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, oximetry and comfort level; Specimens for diagnostic study - urine, stool, sputum and blood via finger stick for blood glucose testing; Changes to baseline data established by the RN; and client or family comments relating to the client's care and behaviors related to the plan of care
- Assisting with admissions, entering physician orders, discharges, transfers and transportation of patients Activities of daily living to include personal hygiene, skin care and bed making
- Socialization activities
- Provides basic materials management support as needed including, but not limited to: Stocking and obtaining unit supplies and equipment
- Experience with patient safety best practices preferred
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists clinical staff with room preparation
- This may include obtaining correct equipment and supplies, checking case carts, and assisting with turn over of rooms
- Orientation to position with successful completion of PCA Class and CPR certification
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Supplemental Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the guidance of the license clinician, performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens; maintains simple drainage devices; monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed Identifies and responds to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient’s condition reporting such to the nurse immediately; charts observations and activities
- Reports any changes in patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse or charge nurse Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared; prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths
- Transports patients as needed to and from various destinations. Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Specific experience as designated by work area may be required
- CPR validation within 3 months of hire
- Specific certification as designated by work area may be required
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Patient Care Assistant Hours Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be a licensed Certified Nurse Aide and registered in accordance with laws of this state
- Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Enter information into the EHR as directed by the physician or licensed practitioner
- Rooming intake (vitals, immunizations, etc)
- Medical, Social and Past Histories
- Review of Systems
- Progress note (exam, plan of treatment, etc)
- Locating medical information for review by provider (previous notes, reports, results, etc)
- Research information for the provider
- Maintain exam room inventory and order supplies
- Assist Medical Provider with Procedures (i.e. Injections, Aspirations)
- May be required to remove sutures/staples under direct supervision
- Attend monthly staff meetings and specialized training classes as scheduled
- Complete all in-service learning requirements including but not limited to the annual in-service learning
- At least one year of experience as a nursing attendant, emergency technician, or armed medical corps
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service strengths will also be vital to this role
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Patient Care Assistant, Med / Tele-nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Identifies patients at risk for fall and injury and implements appropriate safety precautions
- Maintains confidentiality, security and integrity of patient and organizational data
- Must be a Licensed CNA through the state of Florida
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Patient Care Assistant Medical Unit-hour Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Collect, report and record patient data
- Implement selected aspects of the patient care plan according to hospital policy and procedure
- Previous hospital experience is strongly preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Hour Evenings Resume Examples & Samples
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
- Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Responsible for keeping the unit environment clean and orderly
- Previous CNA experience in a hospital setting preferred
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Supplemental Patient Care Assistant Student Resume Examples & Samples
- Licenses/Certifications:BLS Certification required
- Delivers appropriate basic indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a licensed clinician within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served
- Under the guidance of the license clinician, performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens
- Maintains simple drainage devices; monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed
- Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared
- Prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths
- Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Other duties as assigned
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Patient Care Assistant Med / Surg Unit Resume Examples & Samples
- These include, but are not limited to, personal care, ambulation and care of the general medical/surgical patient with special emphasis on geriatric and post-operative care
- Documentation of observations and baseline measurements onto medical record expected. May access general supply storage areas where saline flushes and procedure trays are stored
- One-year experience in acute care setting preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Certification as nursing assistant (CNA)
- Matriculation in a nursing program
- Completion of education in a related health field (i.e. medical assistant program, EMT certification, etc.)
- Demonstrated competencies in a related field at Hartford Hospital
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Is aware of the arrival time of surgeons and assistants and communicates this to operating room and anesthesia staff
- Notifies nursing units to confirm that the patient is ready for surgery and completeness of chart
- Notifies X-ray Technician of any procedures requiring X-ray/C-arm
- Notifies X-ray, Short Stay Center, PACU, and CSP of any added procedures or cancellations
- Sends for patients at appropriate time per department policy or physician request
- Makes changes on OR schedule board as needed
- Documents on the master schedule daily information including, but not limited to: surgeon arrival, patient arrival, cancellation reason, surgery completion, add ons, and delays
- Demonstrates proficiency in typing, computer skills and working with various office equipment including basic troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Processes/mails implant tracking forms and logs in a timely and accurate manner
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Patient Care Assistant Emergency Department Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrate proficiency in tasks as listed on PCA competency for ER
- Deliver care within the limitations of a non-licensed person, under the supervision of the RN
- The PCA will receive specialized department specific training and education. Additional training through general orientation, in-service and continuing education. An extended orientation may be available for the PCA who has not completed a Patient Care Assistant Course
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Observes and reports changes in the patient’s health status to appropriate licensed care giver
- Performs 1:1 watches as assigned
- Answers patient and visitor inquiries
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides basic nursing care needs to assigned patients & make visual observations reporting abnormalities in accordance w/ established nursing procedures & policies; documents patient observation & direct care information to patient's medical records
- Take assignments accurately. Works as a team member w/ assigned RN & other healthcare workers to provide care
- Visit each assigned patient at the beginning of the shift/assignment & report observations to R.N
- Make rounds on assigned patients at least every two hours, observing & reporting changes to the R.N
- Use the multidisciplinary plan of care as a guide for individualized patient care & teaching as directed by the R.N. Identifies discharge barriers & communicates to R.N
- Assist w/ or provide activities of daily living (ADL's) including baths, linen change of occupied & unoccupied bed, dressing, feeding, providing water, grooming & hygiene, AM & HS care, mouth/foley/peri-care
- Collect simple specimens & record specimen collection
- Reinforce pulmonary hygiene including use of incentive spirometer, sets up oxygen, & connects patient to pulse oximeter
- Provide nourishments; monitor & set up NG feedings, G-tube feeding or J-tube feeding for the nurse to administer
- Perform cast care; apply Buck's traction, CPM machine, sequential stocking
- Perform blood glucose monitoring
- For each patient, documents care provided, including but not limited to: Oral intake, all output, vital signs, weights & measurements in a concise, accurate, legible & timely manner in the medical record
- Transports patients for transfer, discharge or other needs as directed
- Maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness & organization for assigned work areas replenishing stock supplies as necessary
- Order supplies & equipment as needed. Enters equipment repair requests in EMSR
- Comply w/ patient safety practices/policies
- Comply w/ nursing department policies regarding patient rights, restraints, safety belts, posey jackets/belts & side rails
- Participates in providing appropriate emergency procedures as indicated
- Demonstrate understanding of assigned role in external/internal disasters
- Participate in emergency drills & mock codes
- Utilizes house-wide computer to input pending & actual discharges (w/in 10 minutes of patient departure)
- Skills assessments & validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e. infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient identifying the special needs & behaviors associated w/ a particular patient population
- For Riverside and Fontana Positions
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 1000 hours of recent (within last 3 years) acute clinical or skilled nursing facility experience (excluding training)
- Current BLS card
- For Fontana Positions: If unable to fill, Certified Nursing Assistant within 1 year of initial certification from a program with clinical training as a PCA Trainee
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in healthcare industry with knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
- Licenses/Certifications: BLS Certification and Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health or must be obtained within six (6) months
- Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.10. Assists in the orientation of new PCAs, serves as a resource and provides guidance
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepares and assists with admissions, discharges, procedures, ambulating and transfers of patients
- Assists in monitoring adequate availability of equipment and stocking of supplies and equipment according to established AR levels
- Monitors patients with restraints or on suicide precautions and documents as directed
- Maintains a safe, clean work environment
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Completion of Unit Specific Competency Based Orientation Program within the first 90 days of employment
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists in monitoring adequate availability of equipment and stocking of supplies and equipment according to established PAR levels
- Performs other job related duties as assigned
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides accurate, reliable, courteous and timely services to all customers
- Delivers in a knowledgeable consistent and skillful manner under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
- Demonstrates competence appropriate to their role and function in high risk and/or problem prone behaviors
- Delivers patient care in a manner consistent with the scope of practice of their discipline and the standards established by City of Hope as expressed in the plans for provision of care and policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge and awareness of organizational and regulatory standards, policies and procedures
- Participates in a collaborative, empowered work environment as demonstrated through teamwork
- Effectively communicates with all customers and team members to meet organizational goals and to provide customer satisfaction
- Maintains current knowledge and skills through attendance and participation in organizational and departmental meetings and continuing education activities
- Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by appropriate and timely use of organizational resources
- Actively participates in performance improvement activities to continuously improve service delivery
- Demonstrates City of Hope values in individual work performance
- Communication - Expresses ideas clearly and constructively (written and spoken, upward and downward, one-on-one and with groups)
- Customer Service - Seeks to understand customer needs and works to exceed customer expectations (internal and external)
- Stewardship - Identifies efficiencies to reduce redundancy and/or elimination of tasks resulting in savings of cost, resources, and or/time
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Graduate or equivalent plus one of the following
- Non-licensed graduate of a Registered Nurse or Licenses Vocational (LVN) program; or
- Enrollment in an approved RN program and completion of at least one medical surgical clinical rotation; or
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant; or
- Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program
- Two years patient care experience
- AHA BLS Certification
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Delivers in a knowledgeable consistent and skillful manner under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Demonstrates competence appropriate to their role and function in high risk and/or problem prone behaviors
- Maintains current knowledge and awareness of organizational and regulatory standards, policies and procedures. Participates in a collaborative, empowered work environment as demonstrated through teamwork
- Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan
- Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to read in order to interpret type and level of patient care ordered, to write in order to record patient vital signs, to understand and follow instructions relating to basic patient care
- Perform simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record patients' weight and vital signs at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent training program
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively and cordially interact with patients, families and various patient care personnel when obtaining necessary patient information and explaining Hospital policies and procedures
- Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers when taking patients' vital signs and weight and to record routine information on patient charts
- Analytical skills necessary in order to maintain admission and transfer records and gather various Hospital statistics
- Clerical skills such as typing, computer knowledge and general medical terminology is preferred
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Patient Care Assistant, Periop Resume Examples & Samples
- Reviews the OR schedule daily, tracking and monitoring the necessary pick-up and delivery of patients to and from the operating rooms as needed to ensure timely surgical starts
- Opens and Assists the team with supplies, instrument sets, suture selection and meeting benchmark turnovers
- Assists the surgical suite in patient positioning, surgical preps, clipping and aids in the retrieving of x-rays, equipment set up and tracking and removing instruments to and from the operating room suites
- Rounds within their assigned surgical rooms to ensure that all turnovers are met and Supports the necessary patient movement and flow
- Assists Registered Nurses, Surgical Scrubs and the Surgeons while preventing the disruption of the surgical case by retrieving supplies, relaying messages and managing the ancillary support of the surgical team
- Anticipates the needs of the surgical team members and Provides the necessary support and knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments and sutures
- Sets up and tears down laparoscopic equipment, ensuring that printers, cameras and tubing is properly processed and arranged
- Ensures that used surgical instruments are cleaned, replaced and properly returned to the decontamination department within SPD
- Assists in the pre-operative patient preparation once the patient has arrived in the operating room/includes placing grounding pad on patient and ensuring that the device is properly connected
- Obtains the necessary skin preparation solutions and Prepares the prep stand as needed
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Patient Care Assistant Med Surg / Cancer Care Resume Examples & Samples
- Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel
- Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with
- Maintains awareness of unit budget
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- CNA in the state of AZ required
- Current BLS certification required
- Previous PCA/CNA experience a plus but not required
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital departments. Flexible and adaptable to a wide range of tasks
- Able to demonstrate competence in skills required for job performance
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification required
- Current CPR required
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FGP Patient Care Assistant Per Diem Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists patients and communicates with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed
- Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments
- Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use
- Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams)
- Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort
- Assures completion of patient charges as per policy
- Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patients. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills
- Stock exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms
- Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient
- Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility
- Obtain vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed. Assist with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed
- Minimum of one year of experience, as a patient care assistant
- Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities
- Proficiency in venipuncture and phlebotomy required
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- High school diploma or GED,
- Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting required. Oncology based experience is preferred
- BCLS issued by the American Heart Association required
- Current CNA certification preferred
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Patient Care Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma/GED
- Based on location assignment may also require BLS/ACLS/ and or PALS
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Completion of PCA II orientation/training
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Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical Unit Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides care as assigned to meet the patients’ personal needs
- Documents data appropriately in the patients’ medical record
- Assists with admission/discharge needs
- Collaborates with caregivers to provide alternative measures of pain management
- Transports patients in a safe and effective manner using acceptable body mechanics
- Reports changes in patient condition and/or basic monitoring parameters to assigned nurse promptly
- Provides age appropriate care to all patient populations for which staff member is responsible and trained for
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Senior Patient Care Assistant, Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- One (1) year patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting
- Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens under the guidance of a licensed clinician; maintains simple drainage devices; monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed Identifies and responds to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient’s condition reporting such to the patient’s nurse or charge nurse immediately; charts observations and activities
- Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment; filling ice pitchers, changing linens, and keeping beds neat and clean
