Health Care Associate (HCA) - Intermediate Care Unit (4 South) - St. Elizab at BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH INC

Youngstown, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Communication, Documentation, Customer Service, Infection Prevention, Clerical Duties, Team Dynamics, Data Collection, Basic Hygiene, Nutrition, Mobility, Clinical Technology, Compassion, Accountability, Escalation of Concerns

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) * This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement * Shift/Schedule * Per Diem (as needed) * Shift - Days/Nights * Required to work 24 hours in 6 week schedule period Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. Essential Job Functions Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties. Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times Work Experience Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred) Required Skills • Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team • Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team • Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care) • Infection prevention and transmission based precautions • Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology • Team dynamics • Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition) • Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care • Feeding, hydration, and nutrition • Bowel and bladder elimination • Ambulation and patient mobility • Use of clinical technology • Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities • Accountability for completion of assigned tasks • Escalation of concerns via chain of command Certifications BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) Must have completed one of the following: (required) Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR, Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting Education None Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on employment status. Worker Sub-Type: Union Per Diem - PRN Department: Intermediate 4 South - St. Elizabeth It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. Acts as a liaison between patients and nurses to report changes or concerns.