Patient Care Associate I

AHN; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, PA is seeking full-time Patient Care Associates to provide direct patient care, assist with daily activities, and ensure safety. The role requires excellent bedside manner, strong customer service, and basic computer skills. A nursing assistant program is preferred, with BCLS certification also favored.

Bonuses include a sign-on/retention bonus totaling $1,500. Shift requirements include 12-hour and 8-hour rotations, with weekends and holidays on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent completed within 90 days.
• Excellent bedside manner and strong customer service.
• Experience with basic computer tasks and documentation.
• Nursing assistant program completion preferred; CNA welcome.
• BCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities, safety, and mobility.
• Take vitals, monitor condition, and support with calls and routines.
• Transcribe orders and set up basic equipment as indicated.

Skills

Bedside manner

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant program (preferred)

Job description

Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA 15009, USA

Description

SIGN ON/ RETENTION BONUS -Totaling $1,500 for Full-Time Patient Care Associates

*Bonus Eligible* Department: Level 3 Telemetry
Work Hours: One 12 hr and One 8 hr shift per week, rotate days and nights, weekends and holidays required.

Basic Function: Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12 lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment, glucometer monitoring, bladder catheterization and transcribing orders, when indicated.

Qualifications:

Required: High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service & computer skills. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred: Successful completion of a nursing assistant program (with proof of completion). Nursing student after successful completion of their first quarter/semester of nursing school. Previous nursing assistant experience, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). BCLS certification.

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