Student PCT, Med Surg, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

1d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

CPR certification.
CNA certification.
Must be the age of 17 or older.
Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire.
Must possess the following skills: reading, writing and simple mathematical calculations
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
Ability to communicate effectively verbally
Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments
Ability to understand and follow through on instructions

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Recent sub-acute or acute care patient care assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, and according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in data collection and care and treatment of patients.
Demonstrates understanding of comfort measures required of population served.
Performs patient care activities as prescribed by and under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/preceptor based on established protocols.
Effectively communicates with patients, families, and staff as necessary.
Works collaboratively in a team model of care.