Health Care Associate (HCA) - Emergency Department - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

86d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional under federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• State-tested Nurse Assistant certification required.
• Completion of HHA/Nursing Assistant Training class.
• 1+ year of aide experience in a clinical setting.
• Completion of HCA training related to acute care setting or Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long-term care facility.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing patient care or working in a specialty area in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care to include, but is not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's families, visitors, and all employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Uses professional, verbal, and written communication skills at all times.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED