Patient Care Assistant - Senior Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred

Facility Specific Requirements

(facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.