Health Care Associate; HCA - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Health Care Associate (HCA) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body, and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.

Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

• Provides basic patient care, including but not limited to care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and all employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Uses professional verbal and written communication skills at all times.

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which the applicant is applying.

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (e.g., falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care).
• Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Team dynamics.
• Patient data collection and documentation (e.g., vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition).
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Bowel and bladder elimination.
• Ambulation and patient mobility.
• Use of clinical technology.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities.
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command.

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must be obtained from an approved source prior to direct patient care).

Must have completed one of the following (required):

• Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC) OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.

None.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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