Patient Care Assistant - CPPU

DCH Health System - Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Title: Patient Care Assistant - CPPU

Position: Patient Care Assistant

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Shift: 12-hour shift

Work Type: On-Site

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City: Tuscaloosa

State: AL

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Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registered nurse.
Measure and record intake and output.
Measure and record vital signs, O2 saturation, weight, and height.
Position patients; lifting and turning patients.
Applying/utilizing special equipment.
Assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal or commode.
Ambulating the patient.
Pre-operative and post-operative care.
Application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices.
Removal of foley catheters.
Perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile) and sitz baths.
Non-medicated enemas.
Application of heat and cold.
Care of the incontinent patient.
Skin care to the immobilized patient.
Removal of saline lock.
Emptying of colostomy bags.
Application of appliances for heat and cold.
Performing blood sugars.
Placing patients on cardiac monitors.
Set up of oxygen equipment.
Feeding patients.
Collecting, labeling, and transporting lab specimens.
Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures.
Applies safety principles when performing care such as ambulation of patients and transferring patients.
Participates in economical utilization of supplies.
Ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner.
Performs basic care requirements such as rounding, use of AIDET, and prompt response to patient needs.
Assists in performance improvement activities.

Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Must adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
Physical presence onsite is essential.