Patient Care Assistant - Medical Care - Full-Time - NIGHTS
Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ
•$18 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
Capital Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for a full-time, night shift position. This role is crucial in providing quality patient care within Capital Health's network of facilities. The Patient Care Assistant will perform various essential functions to support patient safety, personal care, and basic medical procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Capital Health is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive compensation and benefits packages.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- AHA Heartsaver AED.
- Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
- Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program.
- 4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation
- Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy, glucometer testing and EKG responsibilities.
- Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, follows fall precautions, responds to emergency situations).
- Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patient).
- Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings.
- Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum.
- Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags.
- Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories.
- Assists with post mortem care.
- Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
- Stocks supplies and maintains a well cleaned, organized environment.
Benefits
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
- FSA - Dependent Care
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life
- Employee - Voluntary Life Child
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
