Patient Care Associate - Oncology - FT - Days- MRH

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL seeks a patient care assistant to support daily patient needs under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with EKG testing and phlebotomy, and help with daily activities and transport as required.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• No degree required; completion of training or program acceptable.
• BLS certification required; CPR/AED training preferred.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be achieved within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Monitors patient status and reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision (vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, glucose, intake/output).
• Assists with transporting patients as needed.
• Assists patients with ADLs including bathing, grooming, eating.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Organization

Patient-centered care

Patient Safety

Problem solving

Adaptability

Standards of Behavior

Education

No Degree or any other education earned (Required)

BLS Cert American Heart

Job description

Location:Hollywood, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.Responsibilities:Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.Additional duties as assigned.Assist with transporting patients, as needed.Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.Competencies:ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:No Degree or any other education earned (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)Additional Job Information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required. Other Information: **EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 20% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 60% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 40% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 60% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 20% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60% Hazardous Chemicals = 20% Hazardous Medication = 20% Latex = 20% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 20% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 20% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%Shift:DaysDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]