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Capital Health
Patient Care Assistant - Medical Care - Full-Time - NIGHTS
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$36,882 / year median in New Jersey
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Patient Care Assistant
- Medical Care
- Full-Time
- NIGHTS Capital Health
- 3.6 Pennington, NJ Job Details Full-time $18.21
- $22.
Pay Range:
$18.21- $22.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Position Overview SHIFT:
11:00pm- 7:30am (every other weekend, every other holiday)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs phlebotomy, glucometer testing and EKG responsibilities. Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, follows fall precautions, responds to emergency situations). Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patient). Applies asic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings. Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum. Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags. Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories. Assists with post mortem care. Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Stocks supplies and maintains a well cleaned, organized environment.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High School diploma or GED.Experience:
Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program preferred.Other Credentials:
AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period. 4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient atHopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.Special Training :
Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Healthcare FSA Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits- Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits
- Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance Voluntary Life Spouse Voluntary Life Employee Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range 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.