Patient Care Assistant — Day Shift, Compassionate Care

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

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.