Patient Care Assistant – Medical Departments – Part Time
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Assistant carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. We have openings in: Float pool: Staff are scheduled and work in a variety of hospital departments across the NWWI region. Medical Surgical: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical, general surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and urology. Medical Surgical Wishart 2: 17-bed unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical and general surgical. Medical Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, and interventional cardiac care. Neuro/Peds/Trauma: 40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, traumas, neurological and neurosurgical, and pediatrics.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
- Completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent preferred.
- Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. If a candidate does not currently have their Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross the Basic Life Support, certification will be included as part of the orientation program.
Nice To Haves
- CNA experience
Responsibilities
- Assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care.
- Supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
