Patient Care Associate (PCA)

**Req Number** 170704

Job Description

Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment and promotes improved customer relations.

Job Responsibility

*Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care.
*Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families. Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment.
*Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients. Communicates and documents patient status.
*Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments, and clerical duties as required by the u...