Patient Care Assistant- Medical/Surgical - Full- Time Nights

Knox Community Hospital; Mount Vernon (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical/Surgical unit on the full-time night shift. You will assist with direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a nurse, and support age-appropriate care across all patient populations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CNA or MA preferred; BLS CPR is required. You will document care, communicate with team, and contribute to a safe, quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• High School or Trade School students may be considered if their course of study could lead to full-time employment and they can legally work the hours necessary for the position.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or MA (Medical Assistant Certificate) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct/indirect patient care to patients of all ages from neonate to geriatric under supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care.
• Documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

MA (Medical Assistant Certificate)

Job description

Patient Care Assistant- Medical/Surgical - Full- Time Nights

• Delivers direct/indirect patient care to patients of all ages from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric under the supervision of a registered nurse and or licensed practical nurse.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care.
• Documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members.

Requirements Include

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High School or Trade School students may be considered if their course of study could lead to full-time employment and they can legally work the hours necessary for the position.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or MA (Medical Assistant Certificate) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.