PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT - Harrington Hospital

• GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The patient care assistant/mental health aide performs a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional 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.
• WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: No experience required if certified. If not certified, equivalent experience is required.
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred and certification or equivalent experience required. Receives on the job training under close supervision.
  • Additional preparation and approval required for catheterization (male PCA only).
  • American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter.
  • Dr. Armstrong training required during orientation and every year thereafter.

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