Patient Care Assistant II

About the Organization

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct care in the department setting.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides basic nursing care to all patients.
• Assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN, ensuring the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire (preferred).
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician (preferred).
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire (preferred).
• Current EKG certification upon hire (preferred).
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office (preferred).

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.00 to $26.75 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing employees the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Benefits include abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options that serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

Learn more: Prime Healthcare Benefits

Schedule

Part-time, less than 60 hours per pay period. Shift: Nights.