Patient Care Assistant, 2W Med Surg

Grand View Health; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering quality patient care and supporting staff with essential clerical duties. Your contributions will ensure a calm and caring environment for patients of all ages. This position offers a unique schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance, and more. Make a difference in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness and gym discounts

403B retirement plan

On-site discounted childcare

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Free life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee referral bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and BLS certification required.
• Experience in patient care and clerical duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including vital signs and specimen collection.
• Assist with patient mobility and ensure comfort and satisfaction.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Clerical Duties

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Phlebotomy

EKG Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the professional staff, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care and performing certain non-complex duties related to patient care and unit functioning. The assistant supports staff by assisting with clerical duties and delivering patient care to varied age groups, ensuring a calm, caring, and clean environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform assigned tasks including vital signs, intake and output measurements, glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation.
2. Complete phlebotomy and EKG procedures within 6 months of training.
3. Follow treatment plans and collaborate with licensed personnel to deliver safe, appropriate, and quality patient care.
4. Ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with services.
5. Assist with patient mobility, including turning, positioning, transferring, and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
6. Provide safe, appropriate, and quality patient care, communicating changes in patient conditions and unit concerns to the team.
7. Perform 1:1 watches as assigned.
8. Order and restock supplies within budgetary limits.
9. Maintain knowledge of equipment to ensure safety.
10. Participate in unit-based performance improvement initiatives.
11. Assist in orienting and educating new staff.
12. Transfer and move patients of all age groups using wheelchairs, beds, or stretchers.
13. Respect patient rights to privacy and dignity, maintaining confidentiality.
14. Perform clerical duties related to patients, including updating logs, entering charges, and maintaining unit statistics.

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with modified self-scheduling, including 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks and every third holiday.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, provided by Grand View Health.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting 1st of the month after employment begins.
• Wellness and gym discounts, plus free cardiac rehab gym access.
• 403B retirement plan.
• On-site discounted childcare center.
• Paid time off and sick leave for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance.
• Free life insurance for full-time employees.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Identity theft and pet insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee discount program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Free parking.