Patient Care Associate - Part-Time 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Emergency Department - Wayne)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Wayne, New Jersey is hiring a Patient Care Associate for part-time shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM in the Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will assist patients with daily living activities, perform basic care for acutely ill patients, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, Basic Life Support certification, and relevant healthcare experience. The role offers robust benefits including health plans, a 403b retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience as PCA/PCT or similar position requested.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Assisting patients with daily living activities

Basic Life Support certification

Experience in healthcare setting

Nursing Fundamentals coursework

PCA/PCT experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PCA/PCT diploma or CNA certification

Job description

Patient Care Associate - Part-Time 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Emergency Department - Wayne)

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 EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
• PCA/PCT 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 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.

Benefits

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.