Patient Care Assistant (Med-Surg)
Middleburg Heights, Ohio, United States
-Ensure patient rooms are clean and sanitized-Change patient bed linens and provide new bedding, blankets, and pillows-Collect urine and blood samples for testing-Monitor and record patient daily activities; report any drastic changes to a nurse or physician-Ensure patients are comfortable in bed; adjust bed settings and/or reposition/turn patient as needed-Help patients with all grooming habits including bathing, dressing, brushing hair-Monitor patient vital signs and record weight, blood pressure, and pulse-Record hourly rounding to patient chart-Ensure patients are getting enough food and fluids-Counsel, listen and educate patients and patients’ families on health concerns, questions, or suggestions-Ensure patients’ safety and remove any safety hazards (clear walkways, cleaning chemicals, etc.)-Transport and use medical equipment according to patient requirements-Follow all organization, state, and federally mandated medical standards and procedures-Ensure patient confidentiality by following all HIPAA rules and regulations