What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT CARE ATTENDANT - CERMAK position at Cook County Health & Hospitals System?
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
- Currently certified as a Nurse's Aide is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
- Active CPR Certification is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as an attendant or Nurse’s Aide in a hospital is preferred.
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
- 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?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
- Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
- CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
