Night Patient Care Assistant – Chemical Dependency

Licking Memorial Health Systems; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for Shepherd Hill - OP Chemical Dependency at Newark, OH. The role supports counseling/nursing staff in a chemical dependency program, maintains a safe patient care environment, and assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, recording vital signs, performing breathalyzer tests, proper EMR documentation, and transporting patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Obtain/maintain electronic medical record documentation skills.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and enter specimens obtained
• Obtain vital signs and weights
• Performs breathalyzer test and urine drug screens
• Appropriate documentation in electronic medical record
• Enters work orders in computer
• Transport patients to meetings/activities
• Order supplies
• Assist with admission, discharges and transfers of patients

Skills

CPR certification

EMR documentation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for Shepherd Hill - OP Chemical Dependency at Newark, OH. The role supports counseling/nursing staff in a chemical dependency program, maintains a safe patient care environment, and assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, recording vital signs, performing breathalyzer tests, proper EMR documentation, and transporting patients as needed.