Miramichi Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 1750558

Job summary

The PCA 2 supports care delivery in acute or family health environments by assisting patients with activities of daily living and routine monitoring. They are responsible for recording patient data, performing delegated interventions, and collaborating with RNs and LPNs.

Job details

Job Purpose The Patient Care Attendant 2 (PCA 2) is an actively engaged member of the health care team who may support care delivery within an acute care environment or as part of a family health team, while delivering a high standard of patient care. The PCA 2 works within their specified scope of employment under the direction and in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Qualifications High school graduation or GED equivalency. Personal Support Worker certificate/course (minimum six months duration or equivalent combination of education and experience). CPR/BLS for health care professionals. Ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays). Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record Key Responsibilities The Patient Care Attendant 2 is responsible for: Assisting with all activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobilizing/transferring, and dressing) Performing routine patient monitoring (skin integrity assessments, pain assessments, safety checks, proactive patient rounding) Obtaining and recording patient data (weight, height, intake, output, vital signs) Gathering supplies and assisting with procedures Performing delegated patient care interventions Escorting/portering patients to other departments Responding to call bells and notifying RN/LPN as required Completing documentation Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment Competencies Identified By Horizon Health Network Communication Decision Making Interpersonal Relations Patient/Client Focus Planning and Prioritizing Work Results Orientation Teamwork and Collaboration Professionalism Interested? Apply Today! Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications. About Horizon’s Recruitment Process We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

What you’ll do

The PCA 2 supports care delivery in acute or family health environments by assisting patients with activities of daily living and routine monitoring. They are responsible for recording patient data, performing delegated interventions, and collaborating with RNs and LPNs.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a Personal Support Worker certificate of at least six months. CPR/BLS certification for healthcare professionals and the ability to work a flexible schedule are also required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Rounding
• Skin Integrity Assessment
• Pain Assessment
• Patient Mobilization
• Documentation
• CPR
• Basic Life Support
• Interpersonal Relations
• Teamwork
• Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services