Compassionate Patient Care Aide

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in the greater Lehigh Valley seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate patient care and participate in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care.

You will support nursing staff, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures as needed. The role requires completion of a High School diploma or equivalent, health care training preferred, and a BLS certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Health care specialty training preferred.
• BLS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attend APC/MT courses or competency testing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor intake/output.
• Perform EKGs, glucometry, and phlebotomy as assigned.
• Document care and follow treatment plans.
• Restock unit supplies and maintain equipment.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to the team.
• Float as needed per unit/hospital policy.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Documentation

Patient mobilization

Safety and comfort

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Health care specialty training preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in the greater Lehigh Valley seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate patient care and participate in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care.

You will support nursing staff, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures as needed. The role requires completion of a High School diploma or equivalent, health care training preferred, and a BLS certification within 60 days.