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Patient Care Assistant
Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA 92354 • Posted 8 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $23.20-$26.25/hr • Entry Level
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The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Loma Linda University Health works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in a fast-paced inpatient department. This role involves providing direct and indirect age-specific patient care, seeking information and clarification of duties as needed, and functioning within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. The PCA exhibits professionalism, flexibility, and contributes to a highly motivated and high-performance team.
Responsibilities
- Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in a fast-paced inpatient department.
- Provides direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care.
- Seeks information and clarification of duties as needed.
- Functions within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Exhibits behaviors that contribute to a highly motivated and high-performance team.
- Displays professionalism in behavior, dress, and conversation.
- Demonstrates flexibility and accepts changing assignments and job duties throughout the shift as requested.
- Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service.
- Follows service excellence best practices to improve and maintain high patient, family satisfaction scores.
- Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
- Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or successful completion of a Medical Assisting (MA) program, or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals.
- Minimum six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.
- Demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of patient care.
- Knowledge of scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members.
- Exhibits strong customer service skills.
- Able to read, write legibly and speak in English with professional quality.
- Use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position.
- Perform basic non-licensed patient care activities.
- Comprehend and follow-through with instructions.
- Relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
- Exhibit assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies.
- Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
- Collaborate and accept direction.
- Think critically and use good judgment.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Perform basic math functions.
- Manage multiple assignments effectively.
- Organize and prioritize workload.
- Problem solve and recall information with accuracy.
- Pay close attention to detail.
- Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
- Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Preferred
- Spanish language proficiency.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary: The Patient Care Assistant (PCA), works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in a fast-paced inpatient department licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC), a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center. Provides direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care, seeks information and clarification of duties as needed. Functions within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and in accordance with policies, procedures, techniques and guidelines in all aspects of job duties. Meets qualifications and competencies as identified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Exhibits behaviors that contribute to a highly motivated and high-performance team and displays professionalism in behavior, dress and conversation. Demonstrates flexibility and accepts changing assignments and job duties throughout the shift as requested. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and follows service excellence best practices to improve and maintain high patient, family satisfaction scores. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or successful completion of a Medical Assisting (MA) program, or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals required. Minimum six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members. Exhibits strong customer service skills. Able to read, write legibly and speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Outlook, organization electronic medical record; perform basic non-licensed patient care activities; comprehend and follow-through with instructions; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate; accept direction; think critically and use good judgment; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; compose written material; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Licensures and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
About Us
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
About the Team
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001.
Loma Linda University Medical Center is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.
We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!
Job Summary: The Patient Care Assistant (PCA), works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in a fast-paced inpatient department licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC), a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center. Provides direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care, seeks information and clarification of duties as needed. Functions within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and in accordance with policies, procedures, techniques and guidelines in all aspects of job duties. Meets qualifications and competencies as identified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Exhibits behaviors that contribute to a highly motivated and high-performance team and displays professionalism in behavior, dress and conversation. Demonstrates flexibility and accepts changing assignments and job duties throughout the shift as requested. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and follows service excellence best practices to improve and maintain high patient, family satisfaction scores. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or successful completion of a Medical Assisting (MA) program, or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals required. Minimum six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members. Exhibits strong customer service skills. Able to read, write legibly and speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Outlook, organization electronic medical record; perform basic non-licensed patient care activities; comprehend and follow-through with instructions; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate; accept direction; think critically and use good judgment; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; compose written material; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Licensures and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
About Us
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
About the Team
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001.
Loma Linda University Medical Center is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.
We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!
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