Patient Care Associate I - Psych
Heritage Valley Health System•Vanport Township, PA
About The Position
Provides basic patient care for psychiatric patients appropriate to their age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of a registered nurse. Provides assistance with daily living tasks as appropriate. The position is part time, 20 hours per week, with day and evening coverage. Shifts are 4 or 8 hours, with weekend and holiday rotations as required. The psychiatric unit is eligible for a sign-on/retention bonus totaling $1,500 for full-time Patient Care Associates.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills.
- BCLS.
- Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing assistant experience on a medical/surgical or psychiatric unit.
- Computer skills.
- Certified nurse assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic patient care for psychiatric patients appropriate to their age, culture, and developmental needs, under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Assist patients with daily living tasks as appropriate.
Benefits
- Sign-on/retention bonus totaling $1,500 for full-time Patient Care Associates; the psychiatric unit is an eligible department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
