Patient Care Assistant

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

The PACE program’s vision statement is to provide unmatched, individualized, and joyful care through teamwork that is worthy of praise so that seniors experience the best quality-of-life in their communities.  PACE offers seniors and their families the care, nutrition, rehabilitation, transportation, and supportive services they need to remain healthy so that they can live in their own home. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Performs delegated patient care activities as directed by the RN or medical staff upon completion of documented training, in a manner that is aligned with age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate and high-quality treatment of patients.
• Documentation of patient care.
• Participate in organization, cleaning and safety of unit.
• Maintains unit supplies, prepares patient rooms and medical records, enters charges, and answers the multi-line telephone to assist in the safe and efficient operation of the unit. 
• Answers questions about treatment plan within the expected scope or refers questions to RN. 
• Make rounds and respond promptly to patient requests. Assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) American Heart Association- Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Required OR
• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Required OR
• Franciscan Patient Care Assistant Program (FPCAP) - Required
• 1 Year of previous Healthcare Clinical Experience- Required
• 1 Year patient care with frail/elderly in an in-patient nursing or home health setting- Preferred