You’ll need
Licensure
✓EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification OR
Certifications
✓Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
✓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
✓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
Education
✓High School diploma or equivalent
✓PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an healthcare setting OR
About the role
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.