• Patient Care Assistant II

    Prime Healthcare (Harlingen, TX)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking a Medical Surgical PCA II also ref erred to Patient Care Assistant or Med-Surg PCA II. A Med Surg PCA II will assist with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the Med Surg PCA II, will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

     

    Shift’s Available : Days

     

    Employment Type : Full Time

     

    Location : Harlingen Medical Ceneter

    Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

    + Health, dental, and vision insurance options

    + Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

    + Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

    + Employer 401K options

    + Tuition reimbursement options

    + Life, disability, and other insurance options

    + Many other amazing benefits

    ** If you have recently earned your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licens e and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply . Entry-Level CNA s are welcome to apply!

    Responsibilities

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

    + A ssist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting

    + H elp with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown , you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output

    + T ake and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN

    + S tock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe

    + A ssist in transporting patients within the hospital

    Qualifications

    Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:

     

    + High School Diploma or equivalent preffered

    + Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)

    + Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

    + Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

    + Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

    + Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

    + Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

    + Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

    + Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred .

     

    Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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    Employment Status

     

    Full Time

     

    Shift

     

    Days

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics . If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources . Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

     

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    FacilityHarlingen Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-TX-Harlingen

    ID2025-213426

    CategoryAide

     

    Position TypeFull Time

     

    ShiftDays

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt