Patient Care Assistant - Behavioral Health

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with activities of daily living and to assist in maintaining a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements include a CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS within 30 days of hire; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred, with at least six months of acute care or physician’s office experience.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required or state-approved certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• EKG certification preferred.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
• Maintain a safe environment and report changes to the supervising nurse.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS (AHA) certification

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (as Applicable Required)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf