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Boston, MA
Patient Care Associate
Boston, MA
Rodriguez Inc
Boston, MA
Patient Care Associate
  • Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care
  • Providing for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
  • Participating in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities
  • Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care
  • Assists with the unit's admission and discharge processes
  • Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care
  • Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, including participation in self-appraisal
San Francisco, CA
Patient Care Associate Phlebotomy
San Francisco, CA
Kshlerin-Nitzsche
San Francisco, CA
Patient Care Associate Phlebotomy
  • Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene (bathing, hair care, oral care)
  • Responsible for providing direct patient care that is delegated by the RN (may also receive direction from the LPN)
  • Performing basic treatments (range of motion, emptying urinary catheters and catheter care)
  • Vital signs (ie temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure)
  • Measuring and recording intake and output
  • Applying and removing anti-embolism stockings and devices
  • Major functions include: collecting data, recording, and reporting patient information to the RN or LPN
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Chicago, IL
Patient Care Associate, Pediatrics
Chicago, IL
Bauch-MacGyver
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Chicago, IL
Patient Care Associate, Pediatrics
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  • Provides hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting/diapering, feeding and bed making
  • Initiates, and maintains patient¿s medical record in accordance with established policies
  • Provides a safe patient environment by answering all call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any changes in patient condition
  • Performs and documents glucose finger stick/heel stick and collects other specimens including stool, urine and sputum when directed by the RN
  • Assists with patient transport to and from the unit/department
  • Performs A/D/T functions and patient charge entries
  • Maintains BLS certification and initiates interventions in emergent situations
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accuracy
Bachelor’s Degree in Accuracy
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor’s Degree in Accuracy
Skills Skills
  • 2 Mediator and basic information provider to family members when nurse unavailable
  • Strong knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of JCAHO documentation, HIPPA regulations, and medical records standards, and ability to maintain accurate records
  • Proficiency with computer platforms and applications
  • Uses clinical knowledge in the care and management of patients based on diagnoses and the unit assigned
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
  • Maintains good communication with co-workers for proper team functioning
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13 Patient Care Associate resume templates

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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1 year of Patient Care Associate or Patient Care Assistant experience on an emergency room or medical surgical floor
  • Patient Care Associate Certificate
  • EKG Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Certificate
  • BLS Card
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1+ year of experience as a Patient Care Associate / Assistant experience
  • Patient Care Associate (PCA) certification
  • Phlebotomy certification
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • High School education or GED
  • ARMA registration or Current CNA and/or Certified Medical Assistant
  • Prior inpatient experience or acute care training or equivalent, or Nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation, or 1 year of experience as a PCA I-inpatient and has completed all unit based competency requirements
  • 1 year of administrative duties in a clinical setting
  • Experience with computer platforms and applications
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • High School Education or GED
  • Prior inpatient experience or acute care training or equivalent, or Nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation, or 1 year of experience as a PCA I- inpatient who has completed all unit based competency requirements
  • Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification
  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Proven problem-solving abilities
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • High School Diploma and/or GED
  • Prior inpatient experience or acute care training or equivalent, or Nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation, or 1 year experience as a PCA I- inpatient and has completed all unit-based competency requirements
  • Current BLS or Heart Saver certification
  • 1+ year of administrative duties in a clinical setting
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1+ year experience as a Patient Care Associate (PCA)
  • ARMA registration
  • Current CNA and/or Certified Medical Assistant
  • 1+ year of Administrative duties in Clinical setting
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Prior Inpatient or Acute Care training experience
  • Previous Ambulatory experience
  • 1+ year of administrative duties in a Clinical setting
  • Working knowledge of AllScripts
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Patient Care Associate / Medical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Patient Care Associate (PCA) and/or Medical Assistant (MA) certification
  • BLS or Heart Saver certification
  • Prior experience in an Inpatient or Acute Care setting
  • 1+ year of experience handling Administrative duties in a Clinical setting
  • Working knowledge of Medical Terminology
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1+ year of experience in an equivalent role to a Patient Care Associate
  • ARMA registration or Current Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Certified Medical Assistant certification from a qualified program
  • Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association
  • 1+ year of Administrative experience in a Clinical setting
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • ARMA or CNA and/or CMA certification
  • Completion of at least 1 clinical rotation or 1 year of experience as a Patient Care Associate and completion of all unit-based competency requirements
  • 1 year of experience in a PCA-related role
  • BLS or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association
  • Strong knowledge of Medical Terminology
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • ARMA registration or Current CNA and/or Certified Medical Assistant certification from a qualified program
  • Completion of at least one clinical rotation or 1 of year experience as a Patient Care Associate and has completed all unit based competency requirements
  • 1 year of experience in an equivalent role to a PCA
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology and computer skills
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Orthopedic Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1+ year of experience in an Acute Hospital setting
  • MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) certification
  • BLS or Heart Saver certifications
  • Previous experience with Electronic Medical Records
  • 1+ year of Administrative experience in Hospital setting
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Patient Care Associate th Floor Framingham Hours Days Resume Examples & Samples

  • BASIC PATIENT CARE: Provides patients with physical, emotional, and spiritual care using appropriate resources according to nursing policy and procedures (i.e., bathing, bed making, positioning, ADLs, skin care, incontinence care, toileting rounds every 2 hours)
  • TREATMENT/PROCEDURES: Administers treatments and procedures as ordered by physician and following policy and procedures (i.e., vital signs, collecting catheter, sputum, and stool specimens, TEDs, sequential compression boots, applications of heat and cold, sitz baths, simple wound care, D/C, Foley Catheter and saline lock, admission and discharge, and post mortem care)
  • PATIENT ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY: Follows and adheres to standards of infection control in the care of all patients. Reduces risks to patients, other employees, and self through use of proper body mechanics. Demonstrates workplace pride by maintaining patient areas in a neat and orderly condition (i.e., answers call lights in a timely manner, empties linens and fills carts, and keeps table tops free of trash). In the event of emergencies (fires, Code Blue, Code Purple, and stat calls), performs assigned duties under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse
  • COMMUNICATION/CUSTOMER SERVICE: Reports patient complaints to Charge Nurse in a timely manner. Observes and reports any unusual changes in the physical or mental status of patients to the Charge Nurse as situations necessitate. Communicates with patients, families, and other appropriate members of the health team in a courteous and timely manner and following established guidelines and nursing policies and procedures. Refers unusual problems to supervisor as required. Meets Hospital customer service behaviors as they relate to the ten commitments, using scripting as indicated
  • DOCUMENTATION: Ensure accurate patient documentation according to established nursing policies and procedures
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationship as a
  • Provides patient care that reflects respect for patient's rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and
  • Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates Trinity Health Guiding Behaviors,
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor''s Degree in Behavioral Science is required or RN with mental health experience; Master''s Degree is preferred
  • Experience providing case management or facilitating patient care
  • Extensive knowledge of managed care, Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurance
  • Utilization review experience in a hospital, outpatient or managed care setting
  • Knowledge of the DSM, CPT coding, medical, mental health and chemical dependency diagnosis and treatment process
  • Computer skills are required, including word processing, spread sheets and data processing
  • Knowledge of JCAHO documentation, HIPPA regulations, and medical records standards, and ability to maintain accurate records
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participate in the implementation of the patient's plan of care
  • Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment
  • Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments and clerical duties as required by the unit. Communicates and documents all pertinent data
  • Maintains non-patient and patient care units in a neat and orderly condition; strips patient units upon discharge and prepares rooms for new admissions; maintains necessary stock on all procedure and supply carts; and ensures that all equipment is clean and in its appropriate place
  • Transports/accompanies patients to various departments, as directed; performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue
  • Utilizes proper isolation techniques and established safety, waste disposal and infection control procedures at all times. Follows Medical Center's policies and procedures supporting quality assurance efforts in-patient care services
  • High School Diploma or equivalency required
  • One year work experience, preferred
  • Successful completion of a New York State Certified Nursing Attendant program
  • Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following; EKG testing, venipuncture procedure or CPR, preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions. Demonstrated competency in basic mathematics
  • Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties
  • Ability to lift, turn, position, move and restrain patients as required
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists with the unit’s admission and discharge processes
  • Establishes good interpersonal relationships with families/visitors and hospital staff
  • Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team as needed
  • Conveys needed information to patients and visitors
  • Maintains good communication with co-workers for proper team functioning
  • Communicates pertinent patient observations to members of the health care team
  • Performs direct patient care as assigned for designated group of patients
  • Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, weight, and height) using appropriate equipment
  • Apprises the Registered Nurse and health care team of any observed significant changes in the patient’s condition
  • Communicates written and verbal information
  • Responds to patient requests and/or call light
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
  • Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel
  • Assists with restrained patients according to established policy
  • Performs grade I and II decubitus care, as directed
  • Performs activities of daily living appropriate to patient’s condition
  • Uses proper body mechanics, obtains help and/or uses appropriate equipment when lifting, moving or transferring patients from bed to chair, putting them on stretchers and assisting them into wheelchairs
  • Performs delegated patient care procedures
  • Obtains and labels specimens, and performs certain diagnostic tests consistent with established procedures, as directed
  • Performs phlebotomy procedures
  • Performs telemetry and electrocardiograms, as directed
  • Uses clinical knowledge in the care and management of patients based on diagnoses and the unit assigned
  • High School graduate or equivalency diploma, required
  • Nursing Assistant Certificate with proficiency in performing EKG and Phlebotomy, preferred
  • Minimum two (2) years of direct patient care experience, required
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Senior Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient’s plan of care
  • Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families. Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment
  • Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients. Communicates and documents patient status
  • Participates in various continuing education programs, surveys, and attends staff meetings, as directed
  • Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed
  • Heart Saver Certification, preferred
  • Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following; EKG testing or venipuncture procedure, preferred
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the milieu program providing a consistent and therapeutic approach to patient care
  • Assist in the preparation and organization of various paperwork completed on the night shift that ensures smooth coordination of care provided throughout the day
  • Assist the nurse and other direct care staff in the provision of physical care
  • Attend a minimum of 2 unit based or institute wide in-services yearly
  • Document in the medical record according to established policies
  • Encourage patients to perform or assist them in the performance of activities of daily living
  • Learn and utilize up-to-date technology and practices in the delivery of patient care
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
  • Maintain competency requirements
  • Maintain on-going communication with the treatment team and charge nurse regarding observations of patients' medical and behavioral symptoms and the care provided
  • Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches
  • Participate in interdisciplinary activities including treatment team, staff meetings, co-worker feedback process and other unit based committees as assigned
  • Take initiative to ensure that unit environment is maintained
  • Ability to communicate adequately in English both verbally and written
  • The incumbent must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers and beds
  • Must be able to work overtime as required by UPMC Northwest
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Patient Care Associate CNA Days Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must possess current BLS certification
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills in order to instruct patients and their families and communicate with hospital staff
  • Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  • Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
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Patient Care Associate CNA Resume Examples & Samples

  • Nursing student who has completed a least one clinical rotation or Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required
  • Skills to work independently essential
  • Complete daily stocking: linen, blanket warmer, patient rooms, patient bathrooms, procedure carts, and clerical supplies
  • Assists with sterile procedures/maintenance of sterile supplies
  • Completes specific routine cleaning within unit
  • Assists RN with procedures: i.e. pelvic exams, gastric lavage, IV’s, catheters, etc
  • Enters billing charges as appropriate for unit (per hospital standards/protocol)
  • Meets medical center’s Guiding Behaviors including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations. It is essential that all employees are able to support the values of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center and Trinity. Each person is expected to interact effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff, as well as demonstrate a commitment to service, hospital values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. Which include: Respect, Social Justice, and Compassion, Care of the Poor and Underserved, Excellence
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced within the unit
  • Provide direct patient care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the RN
  • Demonstrate utilization of proper body mechanics for self and patient
  • Comply with the organization’s standards of care and Idaho Nursing Practice Act
  • Understands and actively supports the organizational and departmental Performance Improvement Initiatives
  • Provide patient and family education regarding transfer techniques to be utilized in the post-hospital setting
  • Maintain and enhance team service through team building with Nursing and other departments. Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency of services at all times
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Patient Care Associate CNA Days Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communicate clearly and appropriately to the appropriate health care team member. Comply with the organization’s standards of care and Idaho Nursing Practice Act
  • Participate in all staff meetings. C
  • Omply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substance
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Education: High school diploma, G.E.D
  • Licensure: Current CNA
  • Experience: Previous medical experience as nurse’s aide, CNA
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Certification must be issued by the American Heart Association and must be unexpired
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinates workflow by communicating to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
  • Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload and assignments
  • Assures all patient charges/credits are entered appropriately
  • Qualification 2: If you are not currently employed by Mercy Hospital St. Louis as a PCA/PCT, you must be available to complete a full-time 2 week training class held Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30 pm, immediately upon hire. Upon successful completion of the class component, 100 hours of clinical department training are also required
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Certification: CNA or EMT certification
  • Experience: Previous medical experience as nurse’s aide, CNA, medical assistant or EMT
  • Other: Position requires ability to do a variety of skills
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Patient Care Associate Mother Resume Examples & Samples

  • Providing patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service
  • Providing effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgement, and critical actions
  • Ongoing communication with patients, team members and other members of the health-care team
  • Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care
  • Current Nursing Student, having completed fundamentals in nursing clinical rotation or
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Patient Care Associate Icu Sricu Resume Examples & Samples

  • Providing patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service
  • Providing for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgement and critical actions
  • Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care
  • Taking self-directed or self -motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance and or creating new opportunities
  • The patient care associate is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients under the guidance of the physician and Rn. He/she performs phlebotomy, vital signs, assists the Rn and performs secretary skills
  • Completion of PCA/CNA certification required, Meridian Nursing Assistant program
  • Current Nursing student, having completed fundamentals in nursing clinical rotation required
  • At lease one year healthcare experience as a CNA, PCA, patient transporter
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Patient Care Associate Brennan Oncology Resume Examples & Samples

  • Completion of Meridian Nursing Assistant Program or
  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification or
  • Equivalent bedside nursing experience, such as home health aides, military hospital corpsman or medic or Emergency Medical Technician
  • A Can-Do positive attitude
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides and documents direct patient care and activities, such as activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and assistance with exams, treatments and procedures
  • Communicates changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified by family, to nursing staff
  • Participates in, and documents, patient care and safety rounds
  • Complexity of Analytical skills, ability to follow direction with minimal supervision and uses sound judgement
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides and documents direct patient care and activities, such as activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, assistance with exams, treatments and procedures and patient focused testing
  • Reports changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified by family, to nursing staff
  • Acts as an advocate for promoting safety, such as fall prevention, hand washing, isolation protocol and maintaining an orderly environment
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1 Isolation procedures
  • 2 Utilization of spine precautions on appropriate patients
  • 3 Observes Standard Precautions consistently
  • 4 Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment when appropriate
  • 5 Uses specialty beds appropriately
  • 6 Follows patient fall precautions consistently
  • 7 Utilizes patient lift/transfer equipment appropriately and safely
  • 8 Complies with Hand Hygiene Policy
  • 9 Provides safe environment for patients
  • 10 Recognizes patient safety needs
  • 1 Specialty equipment operation
  • 2 Assisting with medical procedures and gathering equipment
  • 3 Is compliant with bar code scanning
  • 4 Performs Bedside Glucose testing
  • 1 Is a good clinical role model for new nurse assistants/techs/unit secretaries
  • 2 Seeks out learning experiences for orientees
  • 3 Provides an environment that is conducive to learning
  • 4 Assists the orientee to perform new skills/procedures
  • 5 Is available to answer questions
  • 6 Makes the orientee feel “part of the team.”
  • 7 Completes necessary documentation for the orientation process
  • 8 Keeps Nursing Director/Assistant Nursing Director informed of progress in orientation and readiness for specific responsibilities
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team, as needed
  • Apprises the Registered Nurse and health care teamof any observed significant changes in the patient’s condition
  • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patientsand families in accordance with hospital standards
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PER Diem Patient Care Associate Pacu / Pre-op Resume Examples & Samples

  • Clean and prepare occupied and unoccupied stretchers
  • Provide intermittent and constant observation of patients at risk for injury as directed by RN
  • Assist with meeting patient/family comfort needs, to include
  • Monitor patient for safety and report changes immediately to RN
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • High school graduate or GED required with 1-year general hospital experience preferred
  • SRNA and CPR certification required
  • Must be able to act independently and make judgments regarding patient care
  • Completion of a vocational or diploma training program (or certified nursing assistant) is necessary to work on the Family Care Unit
  • Must be able to recognize and respond to emergency situations
  • Ability to work with minimum supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgment (anticipates needs before they arise.)
  • Must have knowledge of basic medical terminology, metric system, and aseptic technique
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain patient and family confidentiality
  • Respond to patient and family requests, including answering patient call lights in a timely manner
  • Seek registered nurse assistance when necessary to meet patient/family needs
  • Communicate in a respectful manner
  • Knowledge of English language sufficient to read, speak, and write accurately
  • Knowledge of simple arithmetic
  • Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must be able to work effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and promote collaboration and a positive work environment
  • Responsible for ensuring that the patient�s pain is reported to Licensed Nurse
  • PCA or CNA experience preferred but not required; will train
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Patient Care Associate, Mother Baby Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting/diapering, feeding and bed making
  • Monitors inventory, orders supplies and equipment and procures all items as needed using established channels
  • Performs A/D/T functions and patient charge entries
  • Identifies the needs of the patient population served and with the professional nurse modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e.: age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired)
  • Communicates with patients and primary caregivers at their level of understanding
  • Performs other appropriate duties of the department at the request of the Nurse Manager/Supervisor
  • Certified Nursing Assistant and/or nursing student enrolled in a BSN program who has successfully completed theoretical and clinical practical in fundamentals of nursing in nursing school
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required
  • Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months student clinical experience required. Patient Care Associates hired prior to April 16, 2013 are grandfathered into their current position without being required to have a nursing or medical assistant certification
  • Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience required
  • One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred
  • Health care experience preferred
  • Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required
  • Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required
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Patient Care Associate CNA PRN Days Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to speak, read and write English effectively is essential
  • High degree of accuracy is required
  • Demonstrate utilization of proper infection control standards and practices
  • Communicate clearly and appropriately to the appropriate health care team member
  • Can verbalize employee’s overall responsibility and role in the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Performance Improvement Program
  • Can identify FOCUS as Saint Alphonsus Medical Center’s guide for Process Improvement
  • Respond to requests in a timely manner and make rounds at designated stations on an on-going basis throughout assigned shift
  • Participate in all staff meetings
  • Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substance
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Cardiac Patients
  • Surgical Patients
  • Vascular Patients
  • Bloodless Medicine Patients
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Patient Care Associate Surgical Specialty Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must have computer skills to be able to enter and retrieve patient information
  • Prepares case carts, run sterilizers and gathers surgical equipment as needed for specific surgical procedure. Must be able to perform a variety of work and demonstrates problem solving to effectively prepare for surgical procedure
  • Maintains anesthesia carts and procures and returns non-controlled medications
  • Demonstrates aseptic technique to assist in preparing for procedures under the direct supervision of the RN. Assists with patient prep and positioning
  • Maintains cleanliness of Operating Room specialty equipment
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for quality of patient care she/he provides to patients while adhering to the standards of practice
  • Opens patient areas, prepares patient schedules and patient medical records following standard procedures
  • Establishes reason for patient visit and prepares patient accordingly. Provides direct and indirect care following standard procedure while identifying and recording physical findings
  • Takes patient blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, temperature and/or respiration and complete history information during patient visit
  • Prepares and assists nurses, providers and others with office procedures within specific competency
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a PCA in a hospital setting
  • EMT or nursing student (one year of clinical rotation required)
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Patient Care Associate, Pediatrics Resume Examples & Samples

  • Takes vital signs under the direction of the RN and documents electronically according to Medical Center policy, reporting results to RN
  • Provides a safe patient environment by answering all call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any changes in patient condition
  • Initiates, and maintains patient¿s medical record in accordance with established policies
  • Adheres to the standards in the Medical Center¿s Organizational Competencies and Code of Conduct
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Current CPR Training from the American Heart Association
  • 1 year of Nursing Attendant experience
  • Completion of approved Patient Care Technician training program
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • High School or GED required
  • Ability to speak, read and write English and basic math skills required
  • Completion of specialty training such as Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/approved certification program preferred. Coursework in anatomy, physiology medical technology and/or transcription preferred. Basic computer literacy and office technology/functions preferred
  • At least one year's experience in a health care setting performing information based patient care and/or patient care supportive tasks such as vital signs, phlebotomy, as well as basic clinic skills preferred
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Patient Care Associate Outpatient Infusion Center Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to efficiently and accurately collect and document data points (vital signs, height/weight)
  • Support the nursing staff with the needs of the patient
  • Ability to recognize and respond to changes in a patient's condition and report to the appropriate team member
  • A minimum of 1 year previous patient care experience required
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English, and perform basic Mathematics
  • Physical effort as specified by Position Physical Requirements and Occupational Exposure form
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Completion of specialty training such as Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/approved certification program preferred
  • Coursework in anatomy, physiology medical technology and/or transcription preferred
  • Basic computer literacy and office technology/functions preferred
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Education: High school or GED
  • Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) before seeing patients independently
  • Other: Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills. Mercy PCA (Patient Care Associate) training within 3 months Of hire
  • Skills required within 90 days of hire: Ability/skill to draw blood, care for immunocompromised patients and renal compromised patients
  • Preferred: Previous Healthcare experience and/CNA
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
  • Ordering & stocking unit supplies of all types needed for patient care and locating shared equipment within the hospital. Timely and efficient completion of these tasks is required for quality patient care
  • Responsible for providing services to the patients and medical staff by applying, modifying and removing casts, traction appliances, and soft goods under written orders of attending physician. Assists physicians with these procedures as needed
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Patient Care Associate, High Risk Antepartum Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performs and documents glucose finger stick/heel stick and collects other specimens including stool, urine and sputum when directed by the RN
  • Observes and documents patient¿s intake and output
  • Maintains BLS certification and initiates interventions in emergent situations
  • Assists with patient transport to and from the unit/department
  • Acts in the patient sitter role when needed
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
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Sjsemi Patient Care Associate O Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1 Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a
  • 2 Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and
  • 12 Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, including participation in
  • 18 Performs other various duties as assigned and needed. These duties may vary depending upon the unit,
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Patient Care Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organizational and time management skills necessary to complete responsibilities of role
  • Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups
  • 6 months direct patient care experience within past 5 years OR
  • Completion of one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing educational program OR
  • Completion of a "Patient Care Technician" program that requires successful completion of an externship in an acute care facility
  • Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationship as a means to optimal healing and collegial functioning as an interdisciplinary care team member
  • Provides patient care that reflects respect for patient's rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety
  • Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, including participation in self-appraisal
  • Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order to maintain skills and competence
  • Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates Trinity Health Guiding Behaviors, to provide excellent care of self, patients, and care team members
  • Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Including but not limited to: venipuncture, 12 Lead EKG, basic blood glucose collection and monitoring, respiratory care, (i.e., cough and deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup, hand held nebulizer), dressing changes, collection of vital signs, recognition of life threatening conditions with initial responses and reporting, emptying and measuring drainage equipment
  • Assists with the provision of patient education under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse
  • Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) appropriate to the patient's condition, under the direction of the Registered Nurse
  • Provides basic nutritional support to patients such as bed set up, assistance with feeding, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count as appropriate
  • Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patients' clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines etc
  • Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse
  • Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner
  • Performs other various duties as assigned and needed. These duties may vary depending upon the unit, patient type and need, number and complexity of treatments provided. Additional duties may also include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team
  • Demonstrates effective and efficient use of patient care equipment
  • Demonstrates proper body mechanics in performing role
  • Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values