Health Care Associate (HCA) - Intermediate 4S - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health Youngstown is hiring a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care under a Registered Nurse or designated health care professional. You will document patient information accurately and deliver high-quality customer service to patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with basic care, vital signs, comfort, and mobility, while adhering to safety standards and care guidelines.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred; must obtain prior to direct patient care
• Completion of nursing aide training program or STNA/CNA candidate with clinical rotation or 1 year clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance.
• Report changes or concerns to nurse promptly.
• Deliver high level customer service to patients, families, and staff.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Use professional communication in all interactions.

Skills

Communication with healthcare team

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Patient safety knowledge

Infection control

Clerical/documentation

Team dynamics

Vital signs collection

Education

Nursing aide training program

STNA certification or equivalent

CNA certification optional

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
• Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times

Work Experience

• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long term care facility, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

Required Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Infection prevention and transmission based precautions
• Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology
• Team dynamics
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Feeding, hydration, and nutrition
• Bowel and bladder elimination
• Ambulation and patient mobility
• Use of clinical technology
• Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Must have completed one of the following: (required)
• Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR, Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide, OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation, OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Education

None

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affitative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]