Patient Care Assistant, Cardiac Monitor Unit
Location: Long Beach, California
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Full-time
Job Listing: LON013025
Title: Patient Care Assistant
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Cardiac Monitor Unit
Status: Full-time
Shift: Nights (12hr)
Pay Range*: $21.05/hr - $24.40/hr
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing activities of daily living for patients and generally assist with the unit activities that support patient care in the Cardiac Monitor Unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. The Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment and contributes to the health and safety of patients.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Under the supervision of licensed personnel, performs patient care activities as identified on Patient Care Assistant competency checklist.
·Recognizes and reports changing patient care needs to the registered nurse.
·Documents findings and maintains privacy in patient’s medical record in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.
·Provides emotional and physical comfort to patients and provides a safe environment for patients. Responsible for maintenance of the department equipment, reporting and follow-up of equipment in need of repairs
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications/Work Experience:
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistants with 3 years of experience in an acute care facility or 5 years or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or sub-acute setting or Nursing students actively enrolled in a nursing program who have completed the first semester of the nursing program.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Basic computer knowledge preferred
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