Patient Care Assistant I

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Patient Care Assistant in Irvine, California. You'll support patient care under the guidance of registered nurses, ensuring timely and compassionate service. This role is vital in enhancing patient well-being and requires strong communication and teamwork skills. City of Hope offers a collaborative environment and values ongoing education and improvement.

Qualifications

• Provide accurate and timely services to customers.
• Deliver care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare team in delivering patient care.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Engage in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant I

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a healthcare professional trained to provide specific patient care services to designated patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Their role involves assisting the healthcare team by delivering services promptly, accurately, and with a courteous demeanor. PCAs play a vital role in supporting patient care and ensuring the well-being of patients under the direction of RNs.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Provide accurate, reliable, courteous, and timely services to all customers.
• Deliver care in a knowledgeable, consistent, and skillful manner under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Demonstrate competence appropriate to your role and function, especially in high-risk or problem-prone situations.
• Deliver patient care within the scope of your discipline and according to City of Hope's standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate actively in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Communicate effectively with all customers and team members to meet organizational goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Keep current with knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings and continuing education activities.
• Use organizational resources responsibly and appropriately, demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
• Engage in performance improvement activities to enhance service delivery.
• Uphold City of Hope values in individual work performance.

Qualifications

To qualify, you should have:

• A High School diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following:
• Non-licensed graduate of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program; or
• Enrollment in an approved RN program with at least one completed medical-surgical clinical rotation; or
• Active Certification as a Nursing Assistant; or
• AHA BLS Certification.

Additional Information:

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

City of Hope employees' pay is determined based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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