Patient Care Associate - (Med/Surg/Oncology) - Full Time Evenings

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Paterson is seeking a Patient Care Associate for full-time evening shifts. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, providing basic care, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Provides basic care to acutely ill patients.
• Performs EKG's and Venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PCA/PCT diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Patient Care Associate - (Med/Surg/Oncology) - Full Time Evenings

Paterson, NJ, United States (On-site)

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Job Description

Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
• PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an healthcare setting OR
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification OR
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification OR
• Provides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework OR Evidence of Completion in of a Nursing Assistant training program OR
• PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

About the Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20250841
• Job Category Clinical
• Posting Date 05/15/2025, 01:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On-site)