Patient Care Assistant (STNA)

Salem Regional Medical Center; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident and critical insurance

Employer paid life insurance

403(b) retirement with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education reimbursement

Cafeteria discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Shift differential

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ohio is looking for a Full Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA). The PCA will assist in patient care activities under the supervision of nursing staff, ensuring comfort and support for various patient populations. Qualifications include completion of STNA training or similar programs, and certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Competitive wages and a range of benefits such as medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement are offered in this engaging role.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and read required.
• Must have or obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform various patient care activities under supervision.
• Ensure comfort and needs of patients are met per hospital policies.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) training

Medical Assistant curriculum

EMT program

First semester of Nursing Program

LPN training program

Job description

SRMC Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates!

Position

Full Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Department

Tower 1/ICU

Shift

1.0 FTE, N/K 11p-7:30a, 7p-7:30a

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Unit Director or as directed by the Registered Nurse, performs various patient care activities and related services in caring for the needs and comfort of patients in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. The patient population to whom care is delivered, may include newborns, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required. Ability to speak, read, and basic math skills required.
• Must have completed an approved curriculum for State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) training, and passed the Nurse Aide competency tests for written/oral and clinical skills; or completed the SRMC Patient Care Assistant training course; or completed a Medical Assistant curriculum; or completed an EMT program; or completed the first semester of the physical assessment course in the Nursing Program or completed an LPN training program. After hire, maintaining PCA competencies will be done through skills lab, observation, and written exams, etc.
• Must have or obtain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintains currency of certification).

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical/prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident and critical insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• 403 (b) retirement with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Cafeteria discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift differential