Patient Care Associate, Staff Relief Days, Memorial Regional South Campus -6 N\/S Rehab: SOUTH - 6 N\/S Rehab
Memorial Healthcare System

Job Info

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Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

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Detailed responsibilities:
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Assist with transporting patients, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
• PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT: Contributes to a safe patient care environment.

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Education:
Essential:
• Other Education Source
• Other Education Source

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Education specialization:
Essential:
• Phlebotomy Competency
• Electrocardiogram Competency

Credentials:
Essential:
• BLS Certification

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Other information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required.

••EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

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Working conditions:
Essential:
• Bending and Stooping ; ; ; 60.00%
• Climbing ; ; ; 20.00%
• Keyboard Entry ; ; ; 60.00%
• Kneeling ; ; ; 60.00%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater ; ; ; 60.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient ; ; ; 60.00%
• Reaching ; ; ; 60.00%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm ; ; ; 60.00%
• Running ; ; ; 40.00%
• Sitting ; ; ; 60.00%
• Squatting ; ; ; 60.00%
• Standing ; ; ; 60.00%
• Walking ; ; ; 60.00%
• Audible Speech ; ; ; 60.00%
• Hearing Acuity ; ; ; 60.00%
• Depth Perception ; ; ; 60.00%
• Distinguish Color ; ; ; 60.00%
• Seeing - Far ; ; ; 60.00%
• Seeing - Near ; ; ; 60.00%
• Bio hazardous Waste ; ; ; 60.00%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory ; ; ; 60.00%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion ; ; ; 60.00%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids ; ; ; 60.00%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens ; ; ; 60.00%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals ; ; ; 20.00%
• Dust ; ; ; 40.00%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes ; ; ; 60.00%
• Hazardous Chemicals ; ; ; 20.00%
• Hazardous Medication ; ; ; 20.00%
• Latex ; ; ; 20.00%
• Computer Monitor ; ; ; 60.00%
• Domestic Animals ; ; ; 20.00%
• Moving Mechanical Parts ; ; ; 60.00%
• Needles/Sharp Objects ; ; ; 60.00%
• Potential for Physical Assault ; ; ; 20.00%
• Radiation ; ; ; 20.00%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces ; ; ; 60.00%

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Organizational Profile:
Memorial Regional Hospital South is the home of Memorial Rehabilitation Institute and provides a wide range of healthcare services to the South Florida region. With 280 beds and 505 employees, Memorial Regional Hospital South offers compassionate care and services such as:

• Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, featuring an 89-bed inpatient program, a comprehensive outpatient program, and more, to get patients "Back to Their MAX"
• Emergency Department
• Hospice Unit
• Laboratory Services
• Molecular Laboratory
• Podiatry Residency Program
• Surgical Services
• Women's Imaging Center
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Offices
• Rehabilitation Psychology Department
A leader in rehabilitation, Memorial Regional Hospital South has also been recognized by The Leapfrog Group, which has consistently awarded the facility with an "A" Rating for Patient Safety, and by Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award for emergency room and outpatient Patient Satisfaction.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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