Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 36,299; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Windsor, Vermont, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to perform vital patient care activities, including monitoring patients and assisting with daily living tasks. You will work closely with healthcare teams to maintain safety and support patient workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education and may benefit from previous clinical experience. This per diem position offers flexible working arrangements and access to Dartmouth Health’s comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school education desired.
• Previous health-related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities, including close observation of assigned patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living and maintain a safe environment.
• Work with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer experience

Education

High school education

Job description

Position Summary

Patient Care Assistant performs patient care activities including constant, close observation of an assigned patient, and assistance with activities of daily living. Maintains a safe and clean environment in accordance with MAHHC policy and procedure. Intervenes as necessary to prevent physical harm to patients who might be at high risk to injure themselves or others due to confusion, delirium, self-destructive behavior, or a high likelihood of falling. PCA works with others in the healthcare team to assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety and to support patient care workflow. The PCA may be assigned to the Acute, Rehab or Emergency Departments based on the immediate needs of the hospital.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of high school education desired.

Certification: Previous health-related clinical experience preferred. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer experience preferred.

Pay Range

MIN: $17.00   MID: $21.68   MAX: $26.35

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Pay Range: To Be Determined.
• Work Status: Varies;
• Employment Type: Per diem;
• Job ID: 3826

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Benefits information is available for review on the Dartmouth Health Careers site.

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.