Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Licking Memorial Health Systems; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support frontline patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patients, and ensure accurate data entry in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities include patient transfers, vital signs, specimen collection, and maintaining supplies. This role requires compassion, professionalism, and adherence to safety protocols within a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; professional licensure preferred.
• CPR certification is expected and maintained.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Work independently and professionally in a hospital setting.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and ECG testing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, transfers, and transports patients safely to beds and departments.
• Collect, label, and enter specimens accurately.
• Monitor high-risk patients one-to-one as requested by RN or physician.
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient weights.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Enter work orders in the system and coordinate with teams.
• Stock supplies at the patient bedside.

Skills

CPR certification

Read & follow instructions

Independently work

Patient care communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

STNA/NA/MA licensure preferred

Tools

EMR system proficiency

ECG testing proficiency

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support frontline patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patients, and ensure accurate data entry in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities include patient transfers, vital signs, specimen collection, and maintaining supplies. This role requires compassion, professionalism, and adherence to safety protocols within a community hospital setting.