Patient Care Assistant
External job listingat Landmark Medical Center
Landmark Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide basic nursing care, assist with daily activities and help maintain a safe environment.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Woonsocket, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Patient Care Assistant
Woonsocket, United States
Job description
About the role
Landmark Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant. Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI, serving communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. The role is 32 hours per week, 10:45am–7:15pm.
Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit, the Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients, and helps maintain a safe environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- State-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
- Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Current phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred upon hire.
- At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
Key facts
- Part-time position; 32 hours per week.
- Schedule: 10:45am–7:15pm.
- State-approved CNA certification is required.
- Current BLS (AHA) certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
Estimated salary
Estimated salary for nurse in United States: USD 6,650 - 12,000 per month, based on 128 CazVid job posts that state their pay. This is an estimate, not the salary offered.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Patient Care Assistant do?
The assistant helps patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe environment under a Registered Nurse’s direction and supervision.
What qualifications are required?
A high school diploma or equivalent and state-approved CNA certification are required. Current BLS (AHA) certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
What schedule is listed?
The position is 32 hours per week, with a schedule of 10:45am–7:15pm.
How much does this job pay?
This listing does not state the pay. As a reference, the estimated salary for nurse in United States is USD 6,650 - 12,000 per month, based on 128 CazVid job posts that state their pay. This is an estimate, not the salary offered.