Patient Care Assistant II 32 hr/days

About the role

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), this position is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assisting in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The role requires direct patient care. A $750.00 sign‑on bonus is offered.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care‑related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including but not limited to performing and documenting point‑of‑care vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, feeding patients, etc.
• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Perform specimen collection and document all appropriate information.
• Retrieve equipment from other areas, set up equipment, clean equipment between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Document patient information such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results.
• Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary.
• Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
• Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.

Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred; Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) preferred.

Experience: 1–2 years of healthcare experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and handle stress/crisis situations effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to lift and transport patients using appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

Pay

Pay range: $21.41 – $25.28 per hour (Grade 3). Base pay is determined based on skills, relevant experience, education, certifications and other essential factors.

Schedule

32‑hour work week: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., four 8‑hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Scheduled weekly hours: 32. Work location: 2014 Washington Street, onsite. Employee type: Regular. Work shift: Day.