Patient Care Assistant - FT - PARAMUS

Hospital for Special Surgery • Paramus, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, you will assist staff nurses in providing comprehensive attention to patients and families, while working in an environment that commands clinical excellence every day. Your duties will include providing input for patient care plans, reviewing patient status, and assisting in obtaining patient data. Other responsibilities will entail monitoring changes in patient conditions, supporting admission and discharge processes, and making patients and families feel at home.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior hospital experience preferred
• Current AHA BLS certification is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service abilities
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or related clinical support role
• CNA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing input for patient care plans
• Reviewing patient status
• Assisting in obtaining patient data
• Monitoring changes in patient conditions
• Supporting admission and discharge processes
• Making patients and families feel at home

Benefits

• additional benefits consistent with the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED