Compassionate Patient Care Associate - Day Shift (Part-Time)

St. Joseph's Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

PTO & paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Associate to support acutely ill patients with daily activities and basic care in the Med/Surg unit in Wayne, NJ.

This on-site, part-time role includes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and performing EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the RN. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and a PCA/PCT diploma or CNA certification with related

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• PCA/PCT diploma with 6 months to 1 year of healthcare experience within the last 6 months.
• CNA certification or PCA/PCT diploma with NHCA certification.
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification.
• Evidence of Nursing Fundamentals coursework or Nursing Assistant training completion.
• PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience.
• Effective BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic care to acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Perform EKGs and Venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Skills

EKG

Venipuncture

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

PCA/PCT Diploma

CNA Certification

Nursing School Enrollment

Nursing Fundamentals Coursework

Nursing Assistant Training

PCA/PCT/Home Health Aide/CMA Experience

Job description

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Associate to support acutely ill patients with daily activities and basic care in the Med/Surg unit in Wayne, NJ.

This on-site, part-time role includes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and performing EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the RN. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and a PCA/PCT diploma or CNA certification with related