Patient Care Assistant - Day Shift | CNA Certified

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities and basic nursing care under RN supervision in a busy hospital unit in Philadelphia. This full-time day-shift role emphasizes safety and compassionate patient care.

Applicants should have CNA certification, BLS, and knowledge of medical terminology; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred. Prior acute care or physician office experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Acute care experience

Education

CNA Certification (State approved)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

EKG Certification

BLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Roxborough Memorial Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities and basic nursing care under RN supervision in a busy hospital unit in Philadelphia. This full-time day-shift role emphasizes safety and compassionate patient care.

Applicants should have CNA certification, BLS, and knowledge of medical terminology; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred. Prior acute care or physician office experience is a plus.