Patient Care

Position Summary :

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is an individual who possess the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver specific patient care services to selected patients at the direction of and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA actively supports the efforts of the health care team through the delivery of services in a prompt, accurate and courteous manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Qualifications :

Minimum Education :

High School Graduate or equivalent plus o ne of the following :

Non-licensed graduate of a Registered Nurse or Licenses Vocational (LVN) program ; or

Enrollment in an approved RN program and completion of at least one medical surgical clinical rotation; or

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant;