You’ll need
Certifications
✓CPR is required through quarterly RQI training.
✓Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Education
✓High School Diploma or GED is required.
Qualifications
✓Holiday rotation
✓Consistent availability required; reduced hours or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available at this time
✓Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience
✓Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
✓Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
✓Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
✓Requires basic computer skills.
Self-scheduling, with schedule preferences considered while balancing overall unit staffing needs preferred
Benefits
Flexible scheduling
About the role
As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care and support patients throughout their hospital stay. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork, staying active, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
What you’ll do
Partner with nurses andPartner with nurses and other healthcare team members to deliver exceptional patient care
Assist patients with activitiesAssist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, bathing, grooming, and toileting
Obtain and report vitalObtain and report vital signs and other patient observations
Perform phlebotomy and otherPerform phlebotomy and other approved patient care tasks
Support patient safety initiativesSupport patient safety initiatives and infection prevention practices