Patient Care Assistant, PCA

Prime Healthcare • Rumford, ME

10d

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who provides direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains current patient care certification and assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN, provided these activities do not distract from the primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Requirements

• Current certification in patient care (such as M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Patient Care Tech).
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
• Six months of previous experience as a Monitor Technician.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire.
• Current EKG certification upon hire.
• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to patients.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN, as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
• Maintain current certification in patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits to individual needs.
• Resources, programs, and voluntary options supporting individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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