Patient Care Associate - Medical/Surgical

1. →Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
2. →Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
3. →Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising. 
4. →Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
5. →Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
6. →Performs other related job duties as requested.

• High school graduate or equivalent required. 
• Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification program or equivalent
• BLS certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

·         Minimum of six (6) months of recent experience as a Nurse Assistant in an acute care setting

·         Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent experience