Patient Care Associate/PT 24 hours per week/3p - 1130p/rotating weekends

Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Associate, working 24 hours per week. You will provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and either CNA certification or relevant experience. Be part of a team dedicated to quality patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active CPR certificate required.
• One year of experience in a role as a PCA, Ed Tech, or CNA in acute or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model.
• Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway.
• Orienting and mentoring new team members.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Active CNA certificate

Medical Assistant

EMT

Job description

Join to apply for the Patient Care Associate/PT 24 hours per week/3p - 1130p/rotating weekends role at Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc.

Make an impact! At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents, and families. We are committed to providing compassionate, quality care at all times and to upholding our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet designated and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.

Come join our Nursing family and be an integral part of our med/surg telemetry team! We offer an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated Preceptor that includes continuing education, SIM lab, and a dedicated professional development specialist. Our Patient Care Associates (PCA) collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out a patient-centered plan of care. This position involves treating a diverse patient population with various medical conditions and post-surgical care needs. The medical-surgical PCA provides direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health's established policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols. Tasks and responsibilities include:

1. Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model.
2. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport, and documentation, as directed by RN.
3. Orienting and mentoring new team members, following universal precautions utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Educational / Minimum Requirements

1. Basic life Support (BLS) - Active CPR certificate required
2. High School Diploma or equivalent
3. Active CNA certificate or One (1) year of experience in a role as a PCA, Ed Tech, or CNA in acute or long-term care. Good Communication Skills
4. OR 3rd year BSN student who has completed two clinical rotations
5. Medical Assistant
6. OR EMT

Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.