Patient Care Assistant (PCA)- 72 Hours Per Pay Period

Alomere Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Alexandria, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The PCA assists nursing staff with patient care, including monitoring body functions, transporting patients, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Responsibilities include attending to individual patient needs such as grooming, feeding, and documenting vital signs.

Qualifications

You possess Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Prior experience in a hospital or nursing home setting, and completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course or equivalent are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Basic Life Support Certification

Job Description

Department

Medical/Surgical/Peds

Employment Status 

0.9 FTE - 72 Hours Per Pay Period

Benefit Status: Full-time

Benefits Include:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
  • Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches 100% up to 6% of employee's contributions.
  • Please see more details about our benefits here: Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health

Hours: 8hr shift

  • Rotating Hours
  • 7:00am - 3:30pm
  • 3:00pm - 11:30pm
  • 11:00pm-7:30am
  • Every other weekend

Position Objective

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff in providing patient care, to include procedures that monitor body functions, transportation and movement of patients, set-up and maintenance of equipment, medical and surgical prep procedures and maintaining sanitary and neat conditions. 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Attend to the individual needs of the patient which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feedings, toileting, transferring, communication, or other needs
  • Perform skills which include observation and documentation of glucometer checks, vital signs and Intake & Outtake into appropriate record keeping systems 
  • Lift, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention 
  • Answer patient call lights promptly and courteously 
  • Use infection prevention measures to prevent the spread of infection in and around the healthcare facility 

Other Responsibilities

  • Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
  • Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
  • Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
  • Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
  • Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support Certification 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in the hospital setting
  • Prior experience in a nursing home setting
  • Completed the Certified Nursing Assistant course or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • Ability to assist in providing a safe and friendly environment
  • Skill in observing patients for changes in conditions or behavior and promptly reporting changes to appropriate personnel
  • Ability to maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them 
  • Ability to interact with patients in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a carding environment

Union Position: Yes


All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test. 

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge

I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health’s review of this application.

I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.

I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.

Alomere Health is an EEO employer.  

Alomere Health

We’re a non-profit, locally governed health system that serves the community of Alexandria, Minnesota, and the surrounding central Minnesota region through a network of providers, services, locations, and solutions, including: - A 127-bed hospital with a Level III trauma center, a state-of-the-art surgical center, and full-service medical care - Local clinics and specialty care serving thousands of patients across central Minnesota - A team of providers, surgeons, nurses, and healthcare providers across 28+ specialties At Alomere Health, we’re passionate about being a high-quality regional hospital that’s an important part of this community. We’re committed to serving you well. And we make our mission, vision, and values part of everything we do. Our passion and purpose is to strengthen and nurture the health and well-being of our family, friends, neighbors, and communities through every season of life.
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