Patient Care Associate I - Psych

SIGN ON/ RETENTION BONUS - Totaling $1,500 for Full-Time Patient Care Associates *Bonus Eligible* Department: Psychiatric Unit Work Hours: Part time position. 20 hours per week for day and evening coverage. 4- or 8- hour shifts, weekend and holiday rotations as required. Provides basic patient care for the psychiatric patient appropriate to the age, culture, and developmental needs of the patient and under the direction of a registered nurse.

Provides assistance with daily living tasks as appropriate. Requirements High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills.

BCLS. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment. Preferred Previous nursing assistant experience on a medical/surgical or psychiatric unit.

Computer skills. Certified nurse assistant.