Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg - PRN - Nights

15 Days Old

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that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients
every day
or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. May provide constant observation of the patient and notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety. Performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to policies and procedures.
Required - High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Preferred - 3 months of “personal care” experience in a home or clinical setting (examples include: providing sitter-type services in the home either through an agency or a private arrangement, performing personal care in a nursing home, skilled nursing setting or hospital setting; experience with bathing, oral care and personal hygiene)
Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire and Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification. Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas. Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Location:
Chalmette

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