Patient Care Assistant - 12 Hr -SMHP Med Surg 6 East

Prime Healthcare; Passaic, San Jose (NJ, CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities and providing essential nursing care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Join a community-focused hospital that values respect and personalized service, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Nursing Care

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification

EKG Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital offering a broad range of services including cardiovascular care and a comprehensive cancer program. The hospital is a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. With over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, it is one of the largest employers in Passaic County. The hospital is committed to respectful, personalized, high-quality care and is a member of Prime Healthcare, recognized as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For more information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
4. Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
5. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
6. Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.