Emergency Services Assistant

Patient Care Assistant

Under the supervision of an RN and according to established practices and procedures, facilitates the provision of patient care by performing specific tasks and support functions as delegated by the staff RN.

Assists with the facilitation of patient care under the direction of the Staff RN. Possesses and demonstrates skills required for the ED environment. Provides basic care to patients under the guidelines set forth according to hospital policies and procedures. Performs CPR when necessary. Performs EKG's as requested. Assists with turning of conscious or unconscious patients. Serves and or delivers patient food trays, snacks, and/or nourishment, routinely checking that patient is allowed such items. Feeds or assists in feeding patients as necessary. Assists with linen changes on an occupied or unoccupied bed as needed. Assists with cleaning of incontinent patients as needed. Assists patient with ambulation to bathroom. Correctly labels col...