Patient Care Associate - Mount Auburn Hospital, ICU (32 Hours Nights)

Key Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, hands-on patient support by:

• Assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety
• Monitoring and documenting vital signs, patient weight, intake/output, and other key data
• Completing assigned patient treatments and supporting clinicians with more advanced procedures

Support clinical care and diagnostics by:

• Performing phlebotomy and EKGs
• Applying Holter monitors and performing glucometry
• Collecting, labeling, and preparing specimens accurately

Enhance the patient experience by:

• Responding promptly to patient call lights and ensuring concerns are resolved
• Transporting discharged patients safely
• Providing one-to-one observation when needed

Collaborate and grow within the care team by:

• Participating in patient care rounds
• Attending conferences and educational programs as appropriate
• Maintaining required unit competencies

Ensure readiness and compliance by:

• Maintaining BCLS certification
• Attending the annual Safety Education Fair

Required Qualifications

Education & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write at a Level 8, as documented in "Invest" (hospital Employee Learning Laboratory software)

Communication & Interpersonal Strengths:

• Strong verbal communication skills to ensure accurate information exchange
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage respectfully with patients, visitors, and team members