PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT OBSERVATION

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

No rotating shifts

Free parking

Job summary

Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Observation unit to support nursing staff with patient care, transport, and safety.

The role welcomes new grads to the 1DOU unit and offers a fast-paced environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification (obtainable within 90 days), and six months of healthcare experience preferred; STNA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of prior healthcare experience preferred.
• STNA preferred but not required.
• BLS required, may obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care, transport, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Monitor equipment function and documentation on appropriate forms.
• Demonstrate care to age groups according to chronological age and development.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Category Nursing Support/Patient Services

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!

Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT OBSERVATION

1DOU is a 30 bed observation unit with mostly telemetry and med/surg type patients. Most patients are on the floor for 24-48 hours for observation, or up to 3 days if admitted inpatient. A fast-paced unit, 1DOU has many admissions and discharges every day. They welcome new grads to their unit, and it is a great place to solidify nursing skills.

HOURS:

POSITION SUMMARY:

A caregiver that is responsible for providing or assisting with patients' care, transporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment, monitoring equipment function and responsible for documenting on appropriate forms. The Patient Care Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age and/or psycho-social maturity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or GED required.

Required length of experience:

Six (6) months of prior healthcare experience preferred.
STNA preferred but not required.

Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:

BLS required, may obtain within 90 days of hire.