Patient Care Assistant - Medical Care - Hopewell - Part-Time - EVENINGS
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant provides supportive patient care duties under the delegation of the registered nurse responsible for the patient. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene; measuring vital signs and weights; documenting intake and output; performing phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKGs; and positioning, lifting, and ambulating patients. The role also transports patients, medications, supplies, and specimens; stocks unit supplies; and documents observations and care activities while reporting findings to the registered nurse. Work is performed according to hospital and department policies, procedures, and protocols, with appropriate use of equipment and safety barriers. This part-time position is based at Capital Health Medical Care in Hopewell, with a scheduled shift of 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week. The listed pay range is $18.57–$23.23, stated as the full-time-equivalent range; actual compensation may vary based on assigned hours and position status.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proficient in English, with verbal and written communication skills.
- AHA Heartsaver AED credential; non-licensed employees must obtain it before the end of the orientation period.
- Successfully complete the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience.
- Currently enrolled in an LPN or RN nursing program.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living and patient hygiene.
- Measure vital signs and weights; empty and document intake and output.
- Perform phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKGs.
- Position, lift, and assist with ambulation of patients.
- Transport patients, medications, supplies, and specimens as requested.
- Perform and record delegated nursing care activities, including changes in a patient's condition or behavior, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Use equipment, machines, physical barriers, and safety equipment appropriately and follow hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Stock and maintain supplies for the designated unit.
- Document observations and activities on appropriate records and report findings to the registered nurse.
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and dependent care)
- Retirement savings and investment plan
- Basic group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter transit and parking
- Voluntary legal services
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft insurance
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Paid time-off program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
