Night Shift Patient Care Assistant (CNA/PCT)

AHN Neighborhood Hospital; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/Weekend shift differentials

401K MATCH (100% vested day one ofelig

Paid Employee Referrals!

Job summary

Emerus Harmar facility in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Assistant/PCT/CNA for the night shift (7P-7A). This PRN/casual role involves assisting nurses, providing indirect and some direct patient care, and supporting unit operations in a small-format hospital setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and preferred CNA experience. The position offers shift differentials, 401K match, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred.
• Current BLS certification, required.
• 2 years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant, required (this qualification is preferred for hires in Oklahoma).
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Delivers advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a physician or registered nurse within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple drainage devices; takes patient vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain related records; perform skin preps and prepares patient for procedures as directed.
• Answers call bells, prepares patients for meals, prepares meals and feeds patients; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in mobility; transports patients within the facility and performs assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; performs housekeeping duties for patient rooms, performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice
• Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings/continuing education/skills competency; supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staff

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Emerus Harmar facility in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Assistant/PCT/CNA for the night shift (7P-7A). This PRN/casual role involves assisting nurses, providing indirect and some direct patient care, and supporting unit operations in a small-format hospital setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and preferred CNA experience. The position offers shift differentials, 401K match, and referral bonuses.