Patient Care Associate I - Psych

NorthWest EMS; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Retention bonus of $3,000

Job summary

HVHS Brand in Beaver, PA is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Associate for the Psychiatric Unit. This position includes a sign-on bonus of $3,000 and requires commitment to a primarily night shift schedule, with rotating weekends and holidays.

The ideal candidate will provide essential patient care and support for psychiatric patients, while ensuring excellent communication and adherence to healthcare policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong customer service skills. Previous nursing assistant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills.
• BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care for psychiatric patients.
• Assists with daily living tasks under direction of a registered nurse.

Skills

Excellent bedside manner

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Heritage Valley Beaver
Beaver, PA 15009, USA

Description

SIGN ON/ RETENTION BONUS - Totaling $3,000 for Full-Time Patient Care Associates

*Bonus Eligible* Department: Psychiatric Unit
Work Hours: 40 hours per week; primarily night shift 11p-7a; rotating weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Provides basic patient care for the psychiatric patient appropriate to the age, culture, and developmental needs of the patient and under the direction of a registered nurse. Provides assistance with daily living tasks as appropriate.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills. BCLS.

Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred

Previous nursing assistant experience on a medical/surgical or psychiatric unit. Computer skills. Certified nurse assistant.

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