POSITION INFORMATION
Position summary:
- A caregiver that is responsible for providing or assisting with patients’ care, transporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment, monitoring equipment function and responsible for documenting on appropriate forms. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age and/or psycho-social maturity.
- Patient Care Assistant Pathway (PCA II & PCA III) available for applicants who have completed one clinical rotation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Required length and type of experience:
- Six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred. STNA preferred.
Required licensure, certification or registry:
- Must maintain certification in CPR and be able to provide basic life support
