Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and providing essential nursing care, all while ensuring a safe environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The hospital has a rich history of serving the community and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Nursing Care

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy Certification

EKG Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital that has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospital's School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and assists in the maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
4. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.