Patient Care Assistant - Part Time Night Shift
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient
care. The Patient Care Assistant participates in data collection,
planning and implementation of patient care.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10
hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes
at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs.
Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport
patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or
stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should
level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through
touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation,
and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to
general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Health care specialty
training preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Individualized orientation program for all areas. Obtain BLS
certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to
position. Basic computer skills required. Attend St. Luke's
University Health Network APC and MT courses or evidence of
previous training determined through competency testing.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and
current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the
past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a
profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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