Patient Care Associate - Part Time - Evening (Med/Surg/Geriatric)
St. Joseph's Health · Paterson, NJ · 1 mo ago
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About the role
Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
- PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an healthcare setting
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- National Health Career Association certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
- Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification
- Provides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework
- Evidence of Completion in of a Nursing Assistant training program
- PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience
- Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match
- Health & Wellness
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
- Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week
- 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week
Pay
The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
Schedule
Not specified