PCA I - Med Surg, 32 Hr Days
PCA I - Med Surg, 32 Hr Days
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Job Description
Exemption Status:
NonExemptSchedule Details:
Monday through Friday Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)Scheduled Hours:
Shift:
1 Day Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
32Cost Center:
Nursing 2Union:
SHARE MarlboroughThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leadingedge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.
The patient care assistant/mental health aide performs a variety of patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adolescent (15 years Medical Surgical units only) adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.$3000 sign on bonus! Your talent acquisition consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.
PURPOSE & PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse this position performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. Responsible to the Nurse Director and/or designee of the patient care unit to which he/she is assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification/ Registration:
Current Basic Life Support Certification can be completed during the first 30 days of employment.
Suicide Prevention and Deescalation learning modules as well as Constant Observer Training must be completed if a PCA I will be working as a Patient Observer in the Medical/Surgical area for Suicide Risk patient. Must be completed during the first 90 days of employment.
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Other Qualifications:
Recent subacute or acute care patient care assistant experience preferred.
Must possess the following skills: reading writing and simple mathematical calculations. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups. Integrity and flexibility. Ability to communicate effectively verbally. Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments. Ability to understand and follow through on instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Employment Type
Full-Time
