Night PCA — Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for Night shift in Newark, OH. The role supports Registered Nurses by performing essential care activities, monitoring high-risk patients, and handling routine tests in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with CPR certification and willing to work a demanding night schedule. LMHS emphasizes patient safety and community health in a non-profit environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Maintain CPR certification as part of job requirements.
• STNA/NA/MA licensure preferred.
• Ability to document in electronic medical records.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Experience with ECG testing proficiency desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, transfers and transports patients safely to inpatient beds and departments.
• Collects, performs and documents urine and glucometer tests with quality controls.
• Collects, labels, and enters specimens obtained.
• Monitor high-risk patients one-to-one as requested by RN or physician.
• Obtain vitals and weights.
• Enter work orders in computer and stock bedside supplies.

Skills

CPR certification

Follow instructions

Independently work

Education

High school diploma or GED

STNA/NA/MA licensure preferred

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for Night shift in Newark, OH. The role supports Registered Nurses by performing essential care activities, monitoring high-risk patients, and handling routine tests in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with CPR certification and willing to work a demanding night schedule. LMHS emphasizes patient safety and community health in a non-profit environment.