Patient Care Assistant, Wound Care Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach, CA Nurse Manager

Patient Care Assistant Location: Long Beach, CADepartment: Adult Wound CareStatus: Full TimeShift: Days (12hr)Pay Range*: $23.73/hr - $26.97/hr$1,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.Position Summary Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing activities of daily living for patients and generally assist with the unit activities that support patient care in the Adult Wound Care Unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. The Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment and contributes to the health and safety of patients.Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job Under the supervision of licensed personnel, performs patient care activities as identified on Patient Care Assistant competency checklist.Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient's medical record in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and provides a safe environment for patients. Responsible for maintenance of the department equipment, reporting and follow-up of equipment in need of repairs