PCA I, Geriatric Medical Psych, Float, Per Diem

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Holidays- One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays- One Major Winter Holiday

Scheduled Hours:

mixed 8-hour shifts

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

24070 - 0610 Psych Ip Geriatric

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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The patient care assistant/mental health aide performs a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adolescent (15 +years, Medical Surgical units only), adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates understanding of comfort/safety measures required of population served.

2. Attends ongoing/continuing education programs as appropriate to maintain knowledge base.

3. Performs patient care activities as prescribed by the registered nurse based on established protocols.

4. Adheres to standards of care appropriate to patients assigned and consistent with job skills.

5. Utilizes the correct format for all documentation.

6. Reports significant patient information in a timely manner.

7. Uses effective/respectful communication techniques based on the level of understanding.

8. Assists/participates in monitoring activities related to improvement initiatives.

9. Supports new techniques/procedures to improve efficiency and quality of patient care.

10. Pursuers opportunities to participate in new learning experiences.

11. Maintains/promotes a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, visitors and other staff members.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. No experience required if certified; if not certified, equivalent experience is required.

2. High school graduate or equivalent preferred and certification or equivalent experience required

3. Receives on the job training under close supervision.

4. Additional preparation and approval required for catheterization (male PCA only).

5. American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter.

6. Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Harrington Hosptial Requirement:

Avade 2 (restraint) training completion required within 6 months of hire into role.

(HAC only) Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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