Night Shift Patient Care Assistant — Support Nurses & Patients

Wooster Community Hospital; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the night shift on Med/Surg. The role is full-time, 7p-7:30a, with a salary range of $16.21 to $22.17 hourly. You will assist nurses, transport patients, and support care activities under licensed staff guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, PCA training, and BLS. EMT or STNA certification may be needed for ED; STNA certification for Transitional Care Unit. On-call status may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully complete PCA training upon hire.
• If working in ED, EMT or STNA Certification required upon hire.
• If working on Transitional Care Unit, STNA Certification required.
• No written disciplinary action in the last 12 months.
• Must maintain a current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS card.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in meeting patient needs as directed by RN/LPN.
• Communicate effectively with patients, support person(s) and health care team.
• Safely transport patients via wheelchair, beds, and/or carts.
• Round on patients to identify and meet needs and safety issues.
• Support flow of unit, obtain/return supplies, and manage equipment.
• Provide hygiene care, comfort measures, infection control, nutrition and mobility assistance under supervision.
• Document care timely and accurately.
• Participate in huddles and team collaboration.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and safety precautions.

Skills

Personal computer experience

Keyboarding skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

STNA Certification

EMT certification for ED (optional)

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the night shift on Med/Surg. The role is full-time, 7p-7:30a, with a salary range of $16.21 to $22.17 hourly. You will assist nurses, transport patients, and support care activities under licensed staff guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, PCA training, and BLS. EMT or STNA certification may be needed for ED; STNA certification for Transitional Care Unit. On-call status may apply.