Patient Care Associate I (Part-Time)

Heritage Valley Health System; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On/Retention Bonus Eligible $1,500

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Sewickley is seeking a part-time Health Care Provider to assist in patient care with daily living tasks and perform vital duties. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma and offers a sign-on bonus of $1,500. Familiarity with EKGs and prior nursing assistant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent bedside manner and customer service skills.
• Successful completion of clearances within 90 days.
• Preferred: CNA certification or nursing student status.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the Professional Nurse.
• Assist patients with daily living tasks such as dressing and bathing.
• Perform technical skills like obtaining EKGs and monitoring vitals.
• Transcribe orders when indicated.

Skills

Excellent bedside manner

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of nursing assistant program (preferred)

Job description

Overview

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• Sign On/Retention Bonus Eligible* $1,500

Department

Department: Observation Unit

Work Hours

Work Hours: Part-Time. Days & Evenings, 12 and 8 hour shifts with weekends and holidays as 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care