Night Shift PCA - Full-Time Patient Care Assistant

Wooster Community Hospital; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, OH is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for night shifts. The PCA supports nurses, assists with patient care tasks, and helps maintain patient comfort and safety on the unit.

Under RN/LPN supervision, you will transport patients, monitor needs, perform basic procedures as trained, document care, and participate in unit handoffs and teamwork. On-call status may apply in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely transports patients via wheelchair, beds, and/or carts throughout facility.
• Round on patients to identify and meet patient needs and safety issues.
• Participates in huddles/team collaboration.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Under the direction of licensed nursing staff: Provide hygiene care for patients, provide comfort measures.
• Follow infection control guidelines and safety precautions.
• Assist patients with nutrition, elimination and mobility.
• Specimen collection and transport using appropriate technique.
• Completes surgical/procedure prep (if applicable).
• Accurately document care provided in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate judgment in decision making.
• Assist with flow of unit: obtain and return supplies and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

STNA Certification

EMT Certification

Job description

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, OH is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for night shifts. The PCA supports nurses, assists with patient care tasks, and helps maintain patient comfort and safety on the unit.

Under RN/LPN supervision, you will transport patients, monitor needs, perform basic procedures as trained, document care, and participate in unit handoffs and teamwork. On-call status may apply in this role.