Patient Care Associate I (Med/Surg)
Patient Care Associate I (Med/Surg)
Heritage Valley Health System
Beaver, PA
See who Heritage Valley Health System has hired for this role
SIGN ON/ RETENTION BONUS - Totaling $3,500 for Full-Time Patient Care Associates
Work Hours: Four shifts per week, 2 - 12's and 2 - 8's, days and evenings, every other weekend and holidays as required.
Basic Function: Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12 lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment, glucometer monitoring, bladder catheterization and transcribing orders, when indicated.
Qualifications
Required: High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service & computer skills. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Preferred
Successful completion of a nursing assistant program (with proof of completion). Nursing student after successful completion of their first quarter/semester of nursing school. Previous nursing assistant experience, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). BCLS certification.
- Bonus Eligible*
Work Hours: Four shifts per week, 2 - 12's and 2 - 8's, days and evenings, every other weekend and holidays as required.
Basic Function: Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12 lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment, glucometer monitoring, bladder catheterization and transcribing orders, when indicated.
Qualifications
Required: High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service & computer skills. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Preferred
Successful completion of a nursing assistant program (with proof of completion). Nursing student after successful completion of their first quarter/semester of nursing school. Previous nursing assistant experience, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). BCLS certification.
-
Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Heritage Valley Health System by 2x
See who you knowGet notified about new Patient Care Assistant jobs in Beaver, PA.
Sign in to create job alertSimilar jobs
People also viewed
-
RN Outpatient - Digestive Health - Wexford - Full Time
RN Outpatient - Digestive Health - Wexford - Full Time
-
Permanent RN - Skilled Nursing
Permanent RN - Skilled Nursing
-
RN (Full Time) 5 North Med/Surg- Wexford Hospital at Highmark Health
RN (Full Time) 5 North Med/Surg- Wexford Hospital at Highmark Health
-
RN Outpatient - OB/GYN - Wexford - Full Time at Highmark Health
RN Outpatient - OB/GYN - Wexford - Full Time at Highmark Health
-
RN Director of Nursing, DON
RN Director of Nursing, DON
-
Nursing Full Time Faculty
Nursing Full Time Faculty
-
RN/LPN - Pediatrics - $10,000 sign on bonus!
RN/LPN - Pediatrics - $10,000 sign on bonus!
-
Entry Level Home Care Nurse (RN)
Entry Level Home Care Nurse (RN)
-
Support Nurse
Support Nurse
-
Part Time Nurse
Part Time Nurse
Similar Searches
Explore collaborative articles
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Explore More