Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the PCA has been trained. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe. Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed. Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety eve

Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment. Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of

Other Job Related Information Serves as a team/shift supervisor (when shift supervisor is not available) and field trainer for new hires. Working Conditions Bending Frequently Climbing Occasionally Concentrating Consistently Continuous Learning Consistently Hearing Conversation Occasionally Hearing Other Sounds Frequently Interpersonal Communication Consistently Kneeling