Patient Care Assistant: Post-Op Mobility & Support

SCA Health; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Fair Lawn, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to support patients with transferring and ambulation, and to help maintain a safe, healthful environment on site.

The role involves pushing/pulling patients in wheelchairs, providing postoperative snacks as directed, and assisting with cleaning bays and equipment in line with policy.

A minimum high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required. This is an on-site position in a team-focused healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of successful work experience is desirable, preferably in a clinical setting.
• Work requires some pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients in transferring/ambulation
• Push-pull patients in wheelchairs
• Assists in maintaining a healthful and safe environment
• Provide post-operative snacks/drinks to patients as directed
• Clean patient bays following proper policy and procedures
• Clean any equipment as directed following manufacturer’s instructions
• Participates in any in-service/education as required.

Skills

Patient assistance

Mobility support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

SCA Health in Fair Lawn, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to support patients with transferring and ambulation, and to help maintain a safe, healthful environment on site.

The role involves pushing/pulling patients in wheelchairs, providing postoperative snacks as directed, and assisting with cleaning bays and equipment in line with policy.

A minimum high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required. This is an on-site position in a team-focused healthcare setting.