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Patient Care Assistant - Pulmonary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare, Elizabeth, NJ, United States


Job Type
Regular

Scheduled Hours
24 hours/week

Job Summary
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for our Med Surg Pulmonary 3C Unit located within the Edgewood Hospital. Shift/Hours: Part Time, 24 hours/week, 7A-7P

Job Description
The PCA is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the clerical functions and duties of a designated unit/program.

Utilizes Customer Service skills when greeting patient/visitors and answering telephone.

Demonstrates the ability to complete worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or nurse-generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a RN or LPN.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.

Qualifications
Education, Credentials, Licenses:

High school Diploma / GED

Specialized Knowledge:

Ability to perform such tasks as vital signs

Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics

General computer skills and applications

Kind and Length of Experience:

Customer service experience

Benefits That Support You

Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.

Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs

Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

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