Evening Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & Support

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for part-time evenings (24 hours/week). Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will aid patients with daily living, take vital signs, perform phlebotomy and EKG tasks, and maintain accurate records while supporting a safe care environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and preferred phlebotomy/EKG certifications with Rhode Island CNA licensure.

Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• 3. EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• 4. BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• 5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• 6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• 7. Current CNA license in state of Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists, supports, and provides direct care to patients under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Assists with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding and ambulation.
• Obtains vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy and blood glucose. Documents and reports results to licensed nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

CNA license RI

Phlebotomy certification upon hire

EKG certification upon hire

BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

6 months acute care experience

Job description

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for part-time evenings (24 hours/week). Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will aid patients with daily living, take vital signs, perform phlebotomy and EKG tasks, and maintain accurate records while supporting a safe care environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and preferred phlebotomy/EKG certifications with Rhode Island CNA licensure.