Patient Care Assistant — Ortho/Neuro | 12h Shifts + $1,500

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

MemorialCare Long Beach is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the Ortho/Neuro unit under licensed supervision. You will assist patients with activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Experience in healthcare is preferred; CNAs with 3 years in acute care or 5 years in skilled nursing/sub-acute, or nursing students in a program are welcome. A $1,500 signing bonus is available to external hires meeting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• CNA with 3 years in acute care or 5 years in SNF/sub-acute, or nursing students in program.
• Current CPR & AED certification and basic computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities under licensed supervision per competency checklist.
• Recognize and report changing patient care needs to RN.
• Document findings and maintain patient privacy in medical records.
• Provide emotional/physical comfort and maintain a safe department environment.

Skills

Healthcare experience

CNA experience

Nursing student involvement

Education

High school diploma

CPR & AED certification

Job description

MemorialCare Long Beach is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the Ortho/Neuro unit under licensed supervision. You will assist patients with activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Experience in healthcare is preferred; CNAs with 3 years in acute care or 5 years in skilled nursing/sub-acute, or nursing students in a program are welcome. A $1,500 signing bonus is available to external hires meeting requirements.