Patient Care Assistant

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Patient Care Assistant Position Summary

The PCA provides both secretarial support for the unit and/or direct physical care and emotional support to patients on an assigned area under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Patient Care Assistant Position Requirements

• Basic computer skills required
• Certification as nursing assistant by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required.
• Knowledge of how to switch on the computer
• Ability to use a mouse to interact with elements on the screen
• Ability to use the computer keyboard
• Ability to shut down the computer after use
• American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR required

Patient Care Assistant Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union