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Why work at TidalHealth?
Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.
Patient Care Assistant Position Summary
The PCA provides both secretarial support for the unit and/or direct physical care and emotional support to patients on an assigned area under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.
Patient Care Assistant Position Requirements
- Basic computer skills required
- Certification as nursing assistant by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required.
- Knowledge of how to switch on the computer
- Ability to use a mouse to interact with elements on the screen
- Ability to use the computer keyboard
- Ability to shut down the computer after use
- American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR required
Patient Care Assistant Benefits- At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
- Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union