Patient Care Assistant II (PCA)
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has served the Smithtown area for over 50 years. The campus includes a 296-bed hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation center, and a medical office building. The hospital is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with compassion, focusing on treating and serving the community through collaborative efforts and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. They aim to create a supportive environment for healthcare professionals to develop their expertise while upholding their religious mission and a spirit of mutual respect.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Completion of a NYS CNA training class and/or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program preferred
- Minimum 1 year recent experience as nursing assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance and reassurance to patient upon admission
- Performs general nursing care functions as part of the care team on a specific Care Center to provide patients with optimal health care
- Performs general cleaning tasks
- Performs patient and specimen transport duties
- Provides care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs as well as recognition of patient rights
- Performs all related duties for specific job assignments as requested regardless of assigned shift or rooms
- Other functions and performance indicators as needed by the department
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
