Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Senior Behavioral Health

Davita Inc.; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Assistant in Lower Bucks Hospital, where you will assist patients with daily living activities and provide essential nursing care. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a supportive team environment dedicated to quality care and community service. You will need a high school diploma and relevant certifications to ensure the best care for patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Phlebotomy and EKG certification preferred.
• Experience in acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides basic nursing care under supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a safe environment for all patients.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Current BLS (AHA)

Job description

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Senior Behavioral Health

Facility

Lower Bucks Hospital

Location

US-PA-Bristol

ID

2025-207259

Category

Aide

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

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

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company 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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in 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.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

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