Patient Care Associate, Med/Surg Telemetry, 7a-7p

$45,000 - $45,000/Yr

Norton Healthcare - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Louisville, KY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) role at Norton Healthcare is designed for individuals seeking to start a career in healthcare without prior experience or certification. The PCA provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, ensuring safe and quality care for patients in a medical unit specializing in various surgical procedures. The position includes a comprehensive paid training program to equip associates with the necessary skills for patient interaction and care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with activities designed to maintain personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming, and skin care.
• Assisting patients with ambulation, transfers, and turns.
• Ensuring a clean and orderly patient environment to promote safety and infection prevention.
• Notifying clinical staff of any changes in a patient's condition or safety concerns.
• Applying infection control concepts and techniques.
• Monitoring, recording, and effectively communicating the patient's condition, activities, behaviors, and safety concerns utilizing computerized documentation systems and other means as appropriate.
• Taking vital signs and performing phlebotomy (blood draws) and glucose checks.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Ability to assist with patient care activities.
• Basic understanding of patient growth and development principles.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Loan repayment program
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program