Patient Care Assistant

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the maternity setting. Meets the communication needs of the patient and family, departmental staff and medical staff. Prepares and compiles records in the Maternity Department. Initiates directions from physician and nursing staff. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies and procedures and standards.  

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Prepares and maintains medical records for all patients. Utilizes the universal chart order.
• Completes birth certificate information.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Maintains all unit logs.
• Acts as a runner/messenger for the unit.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers, physicians and other appropriate hospital personnel.
• Orders and maintains supplies and restocks LDRP carts.
• Posts reports in the medical record after reviewed by licensed personnel.
• Demonstrates initiative, an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their family with respect and dignity. Maintains confidentiality.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. 
• Demonstrates proficiency with Meditech system.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family.
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and correctly.
• Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of process.
• Provides patient care within the scope of practice, utilizing hospital policies.
• Able to perform newborn hearing screens and baths up on completion of orientation. 
• Demonstrates means to decrease cost of hospitalization; charges accurately and minimizes waste.
• Provides for safety of mother and baby. 

Professional Requirements:

• Floats to other units as assigned. 
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements. 
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled. 
• Completes work within designated time.
• Trains staff/students and acts as a positive role model.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policies and participates in drills. 
• Wears identification while on duty. Uses computerized time clock system correctly.
• Attends in-services and completes documentation as required. 
• Attends and participates in at least 50% of staff meetings. 
• Utilizes Standard Precautions and proper techniques in handling chemical agents. Reports environmental hazards.
• Exhibits the JCMH “Standards of Performance” at all times.
• BLS certification (May be obtained during New Employee Orientation).
• Previous work history that demonstrates steady attendance and punctuality is required.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. 
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. 
• Near visual & hearing acuity required to perform essential duties of position. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A

(at least 50%) (25 – ) (10 – 24%) (10%)

1 Standing/Walking........................................................................................................X

2 Sitting .............................................................................................X

3 Twisting...........................................................................................X

4 Lifting/Carrying............................................................................................................X

5 Pushing/Pulling............................................................................................................X

6 Climbing (ascending/descending ladders/stairs).....................................................................................X 

7 Bending/Stooping.........................................................................................................X

8 Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods....................X 

9 Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods.............................................................................X 

10 Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods .......................................................................X 

11 Potential for wound care or invasive procedures .................................................................................................................................................X 

HOW OFTEN ARE THESE WEIGHTS LIFTED OR CARRIED?

2 – 10 Pounds ....................................................................................X

11 – 20 Pounds ..................................................................................X

21 – 30 Pounds ................................................................................................................................................................................X

31 – 40 Pounds .........................................................................................................................................................................................................X

41 – 50 Pounds .........................................................................................................................................................................................................X

50 Pounds or more ....................................................................................................................................................................................................X

DOES THE JOB REQUIRE?

Working in hot, cold or wet ................................................................................................................................................................X

Working outdoors ..............................................................................................................................................................................X

Working with or near chemicals........................................................................................................................X

Working near radiation sources .........................................................................................................................................................X

Working near fumes..........................................................................................................................................X

Working with hazardous waste .........................................................................................................................X

Operating vehicles or machinery.................................................................................................................................................................................X

Using hand tools or power tools ..................................................................................................................................................................................X

Wearing protective clothing and equipment ......................................................................................................X