Job Details

Patient Care Assistant

Title: Patient Care Assistant

State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians

Hiring Range: $39,982 - $55,175

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Patient Care • Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living (ADL) according to treatment plan, policies, procedures, unit routines and protocol.

• Observe, report, document changes in the patient's physical and behavioral status, ADLs, and other tasks as assigned to the licensed nurse or Lead CNA in a timely and accurate manner.

• Utilize therapeutic interventions that reflect knowledge of Therapeutic Options unit routines and rules, and patient treatment guidelines.

• Escort patients to other departments, meals and outside of hospital per protocols and procedure.

• Perform assignments according to policy and procedures.

• Constant Supportive Observation (CS0) as assigned.

• Participates in therapeutic activities and/or groups for patients.

• Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model Operational Responsibility.

• Follows and completes assignments in timely manner. Reports on assignments to licensed nurse or Lead CNA as required.

• Participate in activities that improve patient care, as directed.

• Accurately completes required documentation within established time frames.

• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.

• Compliance with established policy CHPP 12-03.10, Employee Reliability Standards.

Education/Skill Development • Attend all mandatory in-services.

• Complete five hours of in-service to meet learning needs and developmental plan.

• Shares learned knowledge and skills with staff members as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications Ability to provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff and/or Lead CNA; ability to follow instructions and report observations to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing assistance to patients in activities of daily living. Demonstrates competencies as defined on Competency Assessment

Additional Considerations • Previous stable work history

Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Catawba Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. Catawba Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 14 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Contact Information Name: Beth Rhodes Phone: 540-375-4211 Email: beth.rhodes@dbhds.virginia.gov