General Summary

Under frequent supervision, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a multi-skilled individual who assists the patient with activities of daily living, while maintaining a quiet, therapeutic and clean environment. The PCA will spend the vast majority of time at the bedside meeting the patient’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs based on an individualized plan of care. Patient population served includes infants, children and adults.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Nursing employees are responsible for extending the Nursing mission and values of Baltimore Washing Medical Center by providing exceptional, compassionate, evidenced based care based on relationships and professional practice.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the nurse for specific patient related duties. Overall supervision from the manager of the patient care unit.

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Qualifications

· Current CNA certification from MBON

· High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

· Current AHA Health Care Provider (CPR) card.

Working Conditions

Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential

for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the

observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. Employee may be exposed to physical/verbal abuse by a patient/family member. In the event this occurs, report to immediate supervisor as soon as possible.

Works an assigned shift, depending on the needs of the unit. May be expected to work on rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be expected to float to another unit to support staffing and patient needs. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, bending, and walking are required three (3) to five (5) hours/shift. Involves heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and

pulling of patients and equipment weighing in excess of one hundred 100 lbs, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.

Fingering, reaching for, grasping, and handling equipment/supplies zero (0) to three (3) hours/shift. Requires hearing/listening to

differentiate sounds three (3) to five (5) hours/shift. Visual acuity is necessary to read charts, document, and use various

instruments/equipment zero (0) to three (3) hours/shift. Requires appropriate listening and speaking skills to converse with patients,

staff, visitors, and physicians zero (0) to three (3) hours/shift.

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