Patient Care Associate

Job Description
Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire
PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an healthcare setting OR
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification OR
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification OR
Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification OR
Provides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework OR Evidence of Completion in of a Nursing Assistant training program OR
PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience
Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

Competitive salary*
Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan options with company match**
Health & Wellness*
Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
PTO, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
LTD : Long Term Disability
Life Insurance Options
Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.