The Patient Care Assistant II provides patient care andperforms unit activities under the direction of the Registered ProfessionalNurse. These include, but are notlimited to, direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assistingpatients with the basic activities of daily living, as well as non-clinicalactivities such as acting as a receptionist, coordinating equipment, providingtransportation activities, and performing tasks specific to the departmentassigned. The Patient Care Assistant II interacts with patients,families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possessesstrong interpersonal and communication skills. The PCA II staff collaborateamongst themselves to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations. Qualifications Job Knowledge and Skills:
- Successful completion of the Patient Care AssistantProficiency Exam with a score of 80% or better (experienced PCAs and Nursingstudents)
- Successful completion of the literacy exam with a score of80% or better (all candidates)
- CPR training required
- Phlebotomy training preferred
- Must be able to speak and understand written and oralEnglish communication
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent Experience:
- Six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant, or is a Nursingstudent currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completedat least one clinical rotation, or is currently enrolled in and successfullycompletes the NWH Patient Care Assistant Training Program.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
EEO Statement Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.