On-Site Patient Care Tech — Daily Living & Vital Signs

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support daily living activities under RN/LPN direction. You will assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, and safety while maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, potential phlebotomy/EKGs if certified, and reinforcing education for patients and families, contributing to teamwork and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or equivalent of 1 year direct patient care required.
• BLS certification required; phlebotomy training/education required for ED positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility, and transport.
• Perform vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley care; may perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Assist in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA training or RN program fundamentals

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support daily living activities under RN/LPN direction. You will assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, and safety while maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, potential phlebotomy/EKGs if certified, and reinforcing education for patients and families, contributing to teamwork and patient satisfaction.