Patient Care Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to join Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily activities, obtaining vital signs, and documentation under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma, a current CNA license in Rhode Island, and preferred certifications in Phlebotomy and EKG. This position requires working evening shifts and offers a chance to be part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with clerical functions.
• Support licensed nurse with patient care.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

BLS certification

Phlebotomy skills

EKG skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current CNA license in Rhode Island

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

24hrs/week

2:45 - 11:15pm

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists, supports, and provides direct care to patients under the direction of the licensed nurse. Assists with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, feeding and ambulation. Obtains vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy and blood glucose. Documents and reports results to licensed nurse. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Performs clerical functions including initiating, directing and receiving telephone calls, preparing, printing and scanning various patient reports and medical record information to internal and external departments and facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Current CNA license in state of Rhode Island.
• Facility Specific Requirement: Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.