Entry-Level Patient Care Associate – Paid Training

Norton Healthcare; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Incentive

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role emphasizes safe, quality patient care and applies knowledge of patient growth and development in interactions with patients and families.

The position offers in-classroom and on-the-job training, with no experience or certifications required. Tuition assistance up to $45,000 is available for pursuing clinical healthcare degrees.

Qualifications

• No experience is required; paid, comprehensive in-classroom and on-the-job training is provided.
• No certifications required; paid training program included.
• Tuition assistance up to $45,000 when pursuing clinical healthcare degrees.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and skin care.
• Assisting patients with ambulation, transfers, and turns.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment to promote safety and infection prevention.
• Notifying clinical staff of changes in a patient's condition or safety concerns.
• Applying infection control concepts and techniques.
• Monitoring and communicating patient condition and safety concerns using documentation systems.
• Taking vital signs and performing phlebotomy and glucose checks.

Job description

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role emphasizes safe, quality patient care and applies knowledge of patient growth and development in interactions with patients and families.

The position offers in-classroom and on-the-job training, with no experience or certifications required. Tuition assistance up to $45,000 is available for pursuing clinical healthcare degrees.