Patient Care Assistant : Mother/Baby - (Newport Beach, CA)

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will assist in direct patient care by providing for ADL, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for the adult and geriatric patient. The Patient Care Assistant will take and record clinical measures, collects specimens, provides transportation, and maintains equipment and supplies, as well as participating in a safe patient care environment. Essential Duties: - Performs other duties as assigned. Position responsibilities: * High-school diploma or equivalent - Must be conversant in English and be able to accurately document in the patient electronic medical record (computerized chart) - Completion of a Nursing Assistant program (Current certification as a Nursing Assistant/CNA from the State of California), or completion of 1st semester of RN program, or equivalent to be determined by Department Director and VP Patient Care Services