Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Day Shift, 16hrs

Partner's Healthcare; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, MA is seeking a part-time Patient Care Associate (PCA) for 16-hour shifts, days, Monday through Friday with varying days. The PCA provides direct and non-direct patient care, supports clerical, supply and messenger duties, and may serve as a 1:1 observer for patient safety under nursing supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and healthcare experience; nursing student with clinical exposure also eligible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required.
• Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months student clinical experience required.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience required.
• One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• The PCA performs a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities.
• May function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required.

Skills

BLS certification

Typing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Ability to work under supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with 6+ months clinical experience

Job description

Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, MA is seeking a part-time Patient Care Associate (PCA) for 16-hour shifts, days, Monday through Friday with varying days. The PCA provides direct and non-direct patient care, supports clerical, supply and messenger duties, and may serve as a 1:1 observer for patient safety under nursing supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and healthcare experience; nursing student with clinical exposure also eligible.