Patient Care Associate
Current- Aid 30+ patients in routine tasking including feeding, bathing, cleaning, dressing, and ambulating- Transfer patients into beds, chairs, and wheelchairs using ambulatory techniques, gait belts, and lifts- Monitor and record patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, respirations, heart rate, SPO2, and blood glucose- Implement proper ambulation techniques cleared by physical therapy to assist in patients ambulation and range of motion- Assist with patient's elimination needs by assisting onto bedpans/urinal and ambulating to and from the bathroom- Assist a team of health care professionals including nurses, doctors, and specialists in implementing patients care of action plan- Respect and uphold patients privacy by complying with hospital policies and HIPAA regulations