Patient Care Assistant

About the role

Provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Assistant at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.

Work Contact Group: HMC employees, Providers, Patients and Family, Visitors & Vendors.

Reporting Relationships: Reports To (position): Nurse Director.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN
• Promotes Patient Safety
• Promotes and supports an organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: One year acute care nursing assistant experience.
• Required: State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon.
• Required knowledge, skills and/or abilities: Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

Pay

Hiring Range: $21.53 - $26.91 Hourly

Schedule

Full-time Sun-Sat, Days/Evenings & Weekends