Patient Care Assistant I

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Patient Care Assistant I, where you will provide essential patient care services under the guidance of registered nurses. This role is vital in ensuring patient well-being and supporting the healthcare team in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for delivering timely and courteous care, maintaining knowledge of organizational standards, and engaging in performance improvement activities. City of Hope offers a comprehensive benefits package and values its employees' contributions.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active Certification as a Nursing Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, reliable, and timely services to all customers.
• Deliver patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Active Certification as a Nursing Assistant

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.

Role Overview: 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 courteously. PCAs play a vital role in supporting patient care and ensuring the well-being of patients under the direction of RNs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, reliable, courteous, and timely services to all customers.
• Deliver care in a knowledgeable, consistent, and skillful manner under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Demonstrate competence appropriate to their role, especially in high-risk or problem-prone behaviors.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with the scope of practice, organizational standards, and policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to meet organizational goals and ensure satisfaction.
• Attend and participate in organizational and departmental meetings and continuing education activities to maintain skills.
• Use organizational resources responsibly and appropriately to demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Engage in performance improvement activities to enhance service delivery.
• Uphold City of Hope values in all work performance.

Qualifications:

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