Patient Care Associate I — Sign-On Bonus Eligible (FT)

Heritage-Valley-Health-System; Dawson (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

Heritage Valley Beaver is hiring a Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will support patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help with ambulation and safety, with shifts including days and evenings.

Eligible for a $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus; high school diploma required; CNA preferred. Completion of required clearances within 90 days is expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent bedside manner and customer service & computer skills.
• Successful completion of applicable clearances within 90 days of starting employment.
• Preferred: CNA program completion; nursing student after first quarter/semester.
• Nursing assistant experience and BCLS certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities (dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Provide vitals checks, ambulation support, turning and patient safety.
• Set up/basic equipment (EKG, respiratory devices) as needed and transcribe orders when indicated.
• Respond to patient calls and maintain patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Bedside manner

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant program

CNA certification

Job description

Heritage Valley Beaver is hiring a Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will support patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help with ambulation and safety, with shifts including days and evenings.

Eligible for a $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus; high school diploma required; CNA preferred. Completion of required clearances within 90 days is expected. Equal opportunity employer.