Patient Care Assistant - Medical Care - Hopewell - Full-Time - EVENINGS

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, including two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

About the Role

Performs supportive patient care duties including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting intake and output, phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, positioning, lifting, and ambulation of patients. Performs transports of patients, medications, supplies, and specimens as requested. Records nursing care activities and changes in patient condition or behavior, reporting findings to the registered nurse. Stocks and maintains supplies, documents observations, and adheres to hospital and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform supportive patient care duties such as ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, weights, intake/output documentation, phlebotomy, glucometer testing, and EKGs.
• Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and ambulation.
• Perform transports of patients, medications, supplies, and specimens.
• Record and document nursing care activities, patient condition, and behavior; report findings to the registered nurse.
• Stock and maintain unit supplies.
• Adhere to hospital and department policies, including proper use of equipment and safety protocols.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aide experience or currently enrolled in an LPN/RN nursing program (preferred).
• AHA Heartsaver AED certification (must obtain before the end of the orientation period if not already certified).
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing (e.g., stairs), carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward/overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities.
• Occasional physical demands: Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Continuous physical demands: Talking or hearing.
• Lifting requirements: Floor to waist: 80 lbs; Waist level and above: 80 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Very accurate near and far vision (20/40), color discrimination, accurate depth perception, and hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, uneven surfaces/elevations, extreme noise levels, dust/particulate matter.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.21 - $22.74 per hour.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 (full-time). Usual workday: 8 hours.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance (employee, spouse, child), Legal Services, Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program