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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.
$38,380 / year median in Rhode Island
+23% projected growth
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Position range in Rhode Island $41k - $49k Per Year Patient Care Assistant
Prime Healthcare Services
Occupation:
Nursing Assistants
Location:
Woonsocket, RI - 02895
Job Type:
Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Evening/Swing Shift
Posted:
08/24/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
Prime Healthcare Services
Web Site:
www.primehealthcare.com
Job #: 2026-277311
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Part Time Shift
Evening / Swing Shift
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Overview At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been "A"rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org. 32hrs/ week 2:45p- 11:15p Responsibilities The Patient Care Assistant assists, supports, and provides direct care to patients under the direction of the licensed nurse. Assists with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, feeding and ambulation. Obtains vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy and blood glucose. Documents and reports results to licensed nurse. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Performs clerical functions including initiating, directing and receiving telephone calls, preparing, printing and scanning various patient reports and medical record information to internal and external departments and facilities. Additional Information
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1.
High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred. 3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred. 4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current. 5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. 6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred. 7. Current CNA license in state of Rhode Island. Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below): 1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement. #LI-DF3 Employment Status Part Time > 59 Shift Evenings Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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