The Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect
Job Summary
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
The team, consisting of the Registered Nurse, and the Patient Care Associate provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving services levels, and reducing decreasing costs.
Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.
Matching Summary
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient care in acute care setting
Cooperation and mutual respect
Patient focused care
Nice-to-have
Maximizing patient involvement
Improving service levels
Reducing decreasing costs
Key Requirements
High School diploma or GED preferred
Previous patient care experience preferred
Strong customer service skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
PCA training course completion required after hire