Critical Care Tech - Intermediate Care - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS

Patient Care Assistant

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay 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).

Minimum Pay : $17.50

Position Overview

Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).

Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN.

Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.

Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.

Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently. Records accurate intake and output per unit standards.

Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely and accurately.

Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.

Assists with post mortem care.

Assists with CPR under the direction / supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit. Performs accurate glucometer testing. Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment. Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.

Stocks supplies as required by designated unit. Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment. Performs other duties as assigned : willingness to adapt to changing department needs. Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.

Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart / Carts for operational performance each shift. Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

Education : High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience : One year prior experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.

Other Credentials : AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.

Special Training : Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred. In lieu of CNA certification, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include : Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push / Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat / kneel / crawl

Occasional physical demands include : Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Wrist position deviation, Pinching / fine motor activities, Keyboard use / repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include : Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 85 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include : Very Accurate 20 / 40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20 / 40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following : Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Extreme Noise Levels, Dust / Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.

For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and / or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.