Patient Care Asst II-PD
Company: Good Shepherd Hospice
Location: Smithtown
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Patient Care Asst II-PD Facility: St Catherine of Siena Med Ctr Location: Smithtown, NY
Department: Psychiatric Unit 2 Category: Direct Care / Aides
Schedule: Per Diem Shift: Varied hours Hours: Varied ReqNum:
6033597 PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT II St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic
Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more
than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of
Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed
not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and
rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office
building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to
providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to
our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to
create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to
those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while
upholding our religious mission. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a
supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of
patient care, where health care professionals can develop their
expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is
the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively
to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice
to improve outcomes to every patient, every time. PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT II RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of duties which are patient focused such as,
but not limited to, assisting with activities of daily living
(bathing, shaving, mouth care); performs AM & PM care; takes &
records patient's vital signs; performs simple PT Therapy
treatments such as positioning & assisting patients to ambulate
with use of assistive devices. Performs simple specimen collection
such as urine, stool, and sputum. Maintains pt. restraint
checklist. Performs post-mortem care duties on deceased patient.
Assists in maintaining skin integrity by turning and positioning
patient on frequent basis. QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or GED equivalency required. Must have
completed a CNA training class and/or completed Fundamentals of
Nursing in a nursing program. 1-year recent experience as a nursing
assistant in an acute care facility preferred. Nursing Assistant
certification preferred. Psych position requires 2 years experience
with psychiatric patients. BLS certification recommended. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate simple medical equipment. Ability to access
and navigate computer system. Ability to communicate in a tactful,
diplomatic way. At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with
comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond
the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance,
generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also
offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension
plan and several savings plan options for your future. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our
team of healthcare heroes.
Keywords: Good Shepherd Hospice, Westport , Patient Care Asst II-PD, Other , Smithtown, Connecticut
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