Patient Care Assistant II (PCA)
Catholic Health•Town of Smithtown, NY
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is a not-for-profit community hospital in Smithtown, Long Island. The Patient Care Assistant II provides general nursing-care support as part of the care team on a specific Care Center, helping provide patients with optimal care. The role includes supporting patients on admission, assisting with transport and cleaning tasks, and providing care that respects patients’ rights and cultural and religious needs. Additional related duties may be assigned by the department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a New York State CNA training class and/or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing in a nursing program.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience as a nursing assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance and reassurance to patients upon admission to the Care Center.
- Perform general nursing-care functions as part of the care team on a specific Care Center to support optimal patient care.
- Perform general cleaning tasks.
- Perform patient and specimen transport duties.
- Provide care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs and recognition of patient rights.
- Perform all related duties for specific job assignments as requested, regardless of assigned shift or rooms.
- Perform other functions and meet performance indicators as needed by the department.
Benefits
- Generous benefits packages.
- Tuition assistance.
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
