PCA I – Inpatient South 5

Description
Position at UMass Memorial Medical Center
Everyone Is a Caregiver.

At UMass Memorial Health Care, Everyone is a Caregiver regardless of title.

Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health care system of Central and Western Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 14,000 employees, working together as one health care system.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, everyday.
Requisition #: 216318
Title: Patient Care Associate I (Inpatient)
Department: South 5
Grade: NSG3
Posting Date: 8/25/21
Status: Non-Exempt
Shift: First Shift Days
Union: SHARE
Hours: 24
Shift Length: 8
Location: UMass Memorial Medical Center
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and in keeping with unit specific standards, performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the health care team.
As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, families, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services
Major Responsibilities:
Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patient/s.

Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.

Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.

Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.

Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.

Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
Minimum of a high school education or GED Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
Demonstrated clinical experience doing similar work in a clinical setting or other certification required.

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.

Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.

Must have proven interpersonal skills to provides respectful, culturally and age appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.

Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.

Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations
Preferred:
Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.

Medical Terminology and computer skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Standards of Respect:
Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player Be Kind
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial
– for our patients and for each other.

We’re expecting that our new caregivers practice our six Standards of Respect: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind, to help us make respect a part of how we take care of business everyday.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMH recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at (email protected).

We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.