Patient Care Assistant Observation

Southwest General • Middleburg Heights, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years! The Patient Care Assistant Observation role is on the 1DOU unit, which is a 30-bed observation unit with mostly telemetry and med/surg type patients. Most patients are on the floor for 24-48 hours for observation, or up to 3 days if admitted inpatient. A fast-paced unit, 1DOU has many admissions and discharges every day. They welcome new grads to their unit, and it is a great place to solidify nursing skills. The Patient Care Assistant is a caregiver responsible for providing or assisting with patients' care, transporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment, monitoring equipment function, and documenting on appropriate forms. The Patient Care Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS required, may obtain within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months of prior healthcare experience preferred
• STNA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Providing or assisting with patients' care
• Transporting patients
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Monitoring equipment function
• Documenting on appropriate forms

Benefits

• outstanding culture
• great benefits
• no rotating shifts
• free parking

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED