PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General in Middleburg Heights, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patient care, transport, and maintain a safe, clean environment. You will document on appropriate forms and assist with various duties under supervision, ensuring compassionate care for all age groups.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and prior healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• STNA and basic Life Support Certificate preferred.
• Must maintain CPR certification and be able to provide basic life support (may obtain within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care and transporting.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Document on appropriate forms.
• Care for patients across different age groups.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months healthcare experience (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

STNA

Job description

• Schedule, Shift, Hours FULL-TIME , Nights , 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
• Job Category Nursing Support/Patient Services

A caregiver that is responsible for providing or assisting with patients' care, transporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and documenting on appropriate forms. The Patient Care Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age and/or psycho-social maturity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required length and type of experience:

Six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred. STNA and basic Life Support Certificate preferred.

Required licensure, certification or registry:

Must maintain certification in CPR and be able to provide basic life support (may obtain with 90 days of hire)