Patient Care Assistant - Fl HemOnc BMT - Nights; Non-Exempt; Union

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set‑up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each area will depend on the unit assigned.

• Respond to patient call within 10 minutes.
• Anticipate patient needs.
• Proactively make rounds to reduce patient calls.
• Maintain positive behaviors toward patients and visitors.
• Smile and be pleasant during all interactions.
• Provide RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
• Contribute input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implement interventions, in collaboration with the RN.

• Vitals.
• Daily weight.
• Intake and output.
• Hygiene: bath, peri‑care, oral care, head/shoulder care, hair care.
• Maintain clear and organized patient rooms.
• Assist with meals/feeding.
• Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair.
• Provide fresh water at beginning and end of shift and as needed.
• Appropriately prioritize patient needs.

• Ensure safe physical environment and ensure safe operation of patient‑care equipment.
• Call light/telephone within reach.
• Floors clear of fall hazards.
• Maintain uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment.
• Provide commodes, walkers, shower chairs, IV poles, beds, tables/chairs.

• Document all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.

• Make presence known before entering a room or private area.
• Identify/introduce self to patient and visitors.
• Explain plan of care to the patient.
• Do not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations.
• Use all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments.
• Follow line of communication within the department.
• Report to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information or significant change in patient condition, patient and family concerns, and patient refusal of care in a timely manner.
• Report to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self‑care and describe actions taken which were ineffective.
• Actively collaborate with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.

• Ensure that the unit remains in continuous survey readiness.
• No food/drink in nurse station.
• No open containers in patient pantry.
• No outside food in patient refrigerator.
• No boxes on floor.
• Staff refrigerator kept clean.
• Linens covered at all times.
• Keep fire door closed.
• Maintain clean/tidy nurse station, locker room, pantry.

• Ensure confidentiality of patient records and other written information.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school or equivalent.
• Specialized/technical training:
  Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (
  * Grandfathered from CNA certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
• One year in a health‑care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

None specified.

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) (
  * Grandfathered from CNA certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Hourly rate range: $22.00 - $37.40.

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