Patient Care Associate, Med/Surg, 7p-7a
Norton Healthcare · Madison, IN · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
We provide a paid, comprehensive training program for individuals interested in becoming a Patient Care Associate (PCA). This healthcare career is designed with you in mind, offering an opportunity to deliver direct patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff while ensuring safe, quality care.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities designed to maintain personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming, and skin care.
- Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, and turns.
- Ensure a clean and orderly patient environment to promote safety and infection prevention.
- Notify clinical staff of any changes in a patient’s condition or safety concerns.
- Apply infection control concepts and techniques.
- Monitor, record, and effectively communicate the patient’s condition, activities, behaviors, and safety concerns using computerized documentation systems.
- Take vital signs and perform phlebotomy (blood draws) and glucose checks.
Qualifications
- No prior experience required.
- No certifications required.
- Paid, comprehensive in-classroom and on-the-job training provided.
If you are passionate about taking care of patients and our community, we encourage you to apply. Tuition assistance up to $45,000 is available for those pursuing clinical degrees in healthcare.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
- Employee Referral Incentive to thank you for networking and helping us grow.
- Employee Assistance Program to provide access to well-being support.
- Comprehensive Benefits to support your needs.