Patient Care Assistant - Surgical Care Inpatient - Hopewell - Part Time - NIGHTS
Pennington
Friday, 24 April 2026
7 p-7 a 2 Shifts/week. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Performs supportive patient care duties including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting of intake and output, performing phlebotomy and glucometer testing, EKG's, positioning. lifting and the ambulation of patients. Performs transports as requested (of patients, medications, supplies and specimens). Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition and behavior consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse responsible for the patient. Performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing physical barriers and safety equipment. Stocks and maintains supplies as required by the designated unit. Documents observations and activities on appropriate records and documents; reports findings to the registered nurse. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education: High School diploma or GED. Experience: Six months of Nursing Assistant/ Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/ RN nursing program preferred. In lieu of experience or enrollment in nursing program, must complete full Capital Health UAP course. Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period. 4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation. Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication. Special Training: Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment. Usual Work Day: 8 Hours