ATTENDANT PATIENT CARE - CERMAK

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Jun 17, 2024, 7:49:40 PMClosing Date:Jul 2, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:3:00P.M.Shift End Time:11:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73SEIU 73Posting Salary:$20.47 - $25.34 HOURLY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S. California Ave. - Department: Patient Care Services

Title: Attendant Patient Care
SHIFT: 3P-11P

Salary commensurate with years of experience

UNION - SEIU LOCAL 73

Job Summary
The Patient Care Attendant (PCA) assists the professional nurses by performing simple nursing duties and those duties which contribute to the delivery of nursing care.The PCA is responsible and accountable for learning and adhering to facility and nursing policies and procedures, care of environment supplies and equipment within the scope of training.They assist with transportation of detainees as needed.The PCA may be assigned to watch an individual patient and other duties as assigned.

Typical Duties
*Assists with transportation of patient/detainee.
*Assists detainees as needs with ADL's as needed, i.e. bathing, hygiene, meals, etc.
*Takes vital signs.
*Records and reports abnormalities or changes in patient/detainee condition to the charge nurse.
*Changes linens as necessary.
*Keeps bedside or patient care area clean and clear of unnecessary articles/trash.
*Records intake and output as assigned.
*Carries out errand to laboratories, supply room, Pharmacy, etc.
*Checks supplies.
*Prepares lists for ordering needed supplies.
*Keeps supply area clean and orderly.
*Provides drinking water for patients.
*Bags and disposes of soiled lined and trash.
*Reports any housekeeping deficiencies or need for repairs to charge nurse.
*Attends classes as scheduled, participates in fire, CPR and disaster drills.
*Makes appropriate notations on patient's record.
*Documents all care provided.
*Assists others in performance of nursing duties as requested and/or assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Nurse Coordinator II

Minimum Qualifications
*High School Diploma or GED (must provide proof at the time of interview)
*Certified as a Nurse's Aide (must provide proof at the time of interview)
*Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (must provide proof at the time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications
*One (1) year of previous experience as an attendant or Nurse's Aide in a hospital

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
*Skilled in the use of nursing equipment such as thermometers, bedpans, etc.
*Ability to communicate effectively with patients/detainees
*Ability to understand instructions from Health Care staff

Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment.The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures:complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job function
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*Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
*Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
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