Patient Care Assistant, Ortho/Neuro (PD)

MemorialCare • Long Beach, CA

1d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant Per Diem is responsible, under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, for performing activities of daily living for patients and assisting with unit activities that support patient care in the Ortho/Neuro patient care unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. The Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment and contributes to the health and safety of patients.

Requirements

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistants with 3 years of experience in an acute care facility or 5 years or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or sub-acute setting or Nursing students actively enrolled in a nursing program who have completed the first semester of the nursing program.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Basic computer knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of licensed personnel, performs patient care activities as identified on Patient Care Assistant competency checklist.
• Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.
• Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient’s medical record in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.
• Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and provides a safe environment for patients.
• Responsible for maintenance of the department equipment, reporting and follow-up of equipment in need of repairs

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
• Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
• We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
• Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees