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Patient Care Assistant - Stroke/Tele - Days
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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.
$34,421 / year median in Pennsylvania
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
12Hour Day Shift Description:
Job Title:
Patient Care Assistant Employment Type:
Part-Time, 24 hours per weekShift :
7:00AM-7:30PM, every other weekendLocation :
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital - Darby, PA Position Purpose The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel. As a PCA, you will: Provide indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff. Care and cleaning of specific equipment. Transportation of patients, stocking of supplies and equipment. Answer patient call bells.Minimum Qualifications:
HS Diploma (required) Certified Nurse Assistant (preferred) Current AHA BLS (required) Prior healthcare experience highly desiredPosition Highlights and Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free parking Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance