Patient Care Assistant, Adult Respiratory Unit LBMMC-LBMMC Hospital Long Beach, CA Rehabilitation Medicine Jobs

Patient Care Assistant

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Adult Respiratory Unit

Status: Full-time

Shift: Nights (12hr)

Pay Range*: $23.73/hr - $26.97/hr

$1,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary: Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing activities of daily living for patients and generally assist with the unit activities that support patient care in the Adult Respiratory Unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. The Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment and contributes to the health and safety of patients.

In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistants with 3 years of experience in an acute care facility or 5 years or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or sub-acute setting. Nursing students actively enrolled in a nursing program who have completed the first semester of the nursing program.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) certification is required
• Basic computer knowledge preferred