PCA I, Geriatric Medical Psych, Float, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health Care; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health system is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Patient Care Assistants. This role involves providing essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and assisting with various care activities under the guidance of registered nurses. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. This position offers flexible scheduling with mixed shifts, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while balancing other commitments. Join a dedicated team focused on exceptional patient care and community health.

Qualifications

• No experience required if certified; equivalent experience needed if not certified.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Utilize effective communication techniques with patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Patient Care

Job description

PCA I, Geriatric Medical Psych, Float, Per Diem

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details

Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday

Scheduled Hours

mixed shifts

Shift

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

0

Cost Center

24070 - 0610 Psych Ip Geriatric

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The patient care assistant/mental health aide performs a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adolescent (15 +years, Medical Surgical units only), adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

I. Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of comfort/safety measures required of population served.
• Attends ongoing/continuing education programs as appropriate to maintain knowledge base.
• Performs patient care activities as prescribed by the registered nurse based on established protocols.
• Adheres to standards of care appropriate to patients assigned and consistent with job skills.
• Utilizes the correct format for all documentation.
• Reports significant patient information in a timely manner.
• Uses effective/respectful communication techniques based on the level of understanding.
• Assists/participates in monitoring activities related to improvement initiatives.
• Supports new techniques/procedures to improve efficiency and quality of patient care.
• Pursuers opportunities to participate in new learning experiences.
• Maintains/promotes a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, visitors and other staff members.
  
  

License/Certification/Education

II. Position Qualifications:

Required

• No experience required if certified; if not certified, equivalent experience is required.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred and certification or equivalent experience required
• Receives on the job training under close supervision.
• Additional preparation and approval required for catheterization (male PCA only).
• American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.
  
  

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

(HAC only) Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Harrington Hospital Requirement: Avade 2 (restraint) training completion required within 6 months of hire into role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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