Patient Care Assistant (PCA): Hospice/Oncology

About the role

We're looking for a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care with maximum comfort and anticipates patient needs to satisfy the needs of patients.
• Provides for patient safety through preventive measures.
• Administers treatments such as enemas, warm soaks, ice packs, simple dressing changes, pre-op skin preparation and post-mortem care.
• Responds to patient/family requests (tells patient/family what to expect, when and why; informs patient/family when problems arise).
• Demonstrates attitudes and/or behaviors in interacting with others that are courteous, polite, concerned, friendly and respectful.
• In designated areas, rounds on patients every two hours.
• Observes and communicates pertinent information and changes/abnormal results or complaints about a patient's condition to the RN.
• Collections physical, social and emotional data on patients and participates in associated care planning for patients.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Hospital patient care experience preferred.
• BLS or obtain within first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multi-task while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.

Skills

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Hospital patient care experience preferred.
• BLS or obtain within first year of employment.

Benefits

A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Pay

$18.56 - $29.55/ hour based on verified education and experience

Schedule

Shift/Schedule: 6:45pm - 7:15am