Summary

The Patient Care Associate / PCA assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.
The Patient Care Associate / PCA assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs and changes bed linens.
The Patient Care Associate / PCA may serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store and prepare other supplies.
The Patient Care Associate / PCA has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Associate / PCA relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Works under immediate supervision.

The Patient Care Associate / PCA typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED

Certifications

Required: BLS

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.