Patient Care Assistant
Company: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN),
the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists with the needs of the
unit, patient and family. The PCA role supports, supplements and/or
compliments patient care provided by licensed nursing staff in
acute care units by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit
environment, performing clerical functions and assisting RNs in
specific direct patient care tasks. Minimum Qualifications:
Education : High school diploma or successful completion of GED.
Required Licenses & Certifications : Medical Assistant
Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification and/or
post high school vocational/ specialized medical training
certificate or completion of one year nursing school. Current
American Health Association BLS-C. Experience : One year of
hospital-related patient care experience. Skills & Abilities :
Medical terminology. Computer skills. Strong verbal communication
skills. Must be able to work as part of a team or independently.
Ability to problem solve and prioritize demands preferred.
Bi-lingual in Spanish or Southeast Asian languages preferred.
Physical Requirements: Sit: Up to 3 hours/day Stand/Walk: 6-8 hours
Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours Reach: Up to 6 hours Rep Use of UE/Grasp:
Up to 6 hrs Lift/Push/Pull: 25lbs, over 25# with assistance or
equipment This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients
and/or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to
20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential function of this
position.
Keywords: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Rocklin , Patient Care Assistant, Other , Oakland, California
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