Patient Care Assistant: Day Shift, Hands-on Patient Care

Capital Health; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 52,181,000 - 65,159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for Pre-Admission Testing to join a dedicated team. This full-time day-shift role supports patient care activities including ADLs, vital signs, phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, and accurate documentation under RN supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, at least six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aide experience or current enrollment in an LPN/RN program, and Capital Health UAP Training within

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program preferred.
• AHA Heartsaver AED credential. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
• Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive patient care duties including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting intake and output, performing phlebotomy and glucometer testing, EKGs, positioning, lifting and ambulation of patients.
• Transports patients, medications, supplies and specimens as requested.
• Documents observations and activities on appropriate records and reports findings to the RN.
• Stocks and maintains unit supplies and ensures safety protocols are followed.
• Stock and maintain unit supplies.

Skills

Proficient in English

Written communication

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing program enrollment (LPN/RN) preferred

Job description

Capital Health in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for Pre-Admission Testing to join a dedicated team. This full-time day-shift role supports patient care activities including ADLs, vital signs, phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, and accurate documentation under RN supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, at least six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aide experience or current enrollment in an LPN/RN program, and Capital Health UAP Training within