Patient Care Assistant, Wound Care

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 signing bonus

Job summary

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support the Adult Wound Care Unit. You will perform daily living activities for patients under supervision, ensuring a safe, clean environment and contributing to overall patient care.

The role emphasizes reporting changes to RNs, maintaining privacy in records, and providing compassionate care while handling equipment and safety protocols. A 12-hour night shift is offered with a signing bonus for external hires.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistants with 3 years of experience in an acute care facility or 5 years in SNF/sub-acute settings or nursing students in the nursing program (first semester completed).
• CPR & AED certification required; basic computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.
• Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient records in compliance with standards.
• Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and maintains a safe environment; handles department equipment and reports repairs.

Skills

Healthcare experience

CPR certification

Nursing assistant skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification / nursing student enrollment

Job description

Title: Patient Care Assistant

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Adult Wound Care

Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights (12hr)

Pay Range*: $23.73/hr - $26.97/hr

$1,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing activities of daily living for patients and generally assist with the unit activities that support patient care in the Adult Wound Care Unit at MemorialCare Long BeachMedical Center. The Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment and contributes to the health and safety of patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.
• Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient’s medical record in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.
• Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and provides a safe environment for patients. Responsible for maintenance of the department equipment, reporting and follow-up of equipment in need of repairs

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

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Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistants with 3 years of experience in an acute care facility or 5 years or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or sub-acute setting orNursing students actively enrolled in a nursing program who have completed the first semester of the nursing program.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Basic computer knowledge preferred