What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Assistant position at Mercy General Hospital?
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.
Responsibilities
The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team who is accountable for patient care supportive services for a unit(s) under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs needles or syringes from storage locations (such as large stock supplies automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.CNA/nurse assistant/care giver experience 1 year.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Requirements:
- This position requires at least 1 year of experience CNA/nurse assistant/care giver in a healthcare setting.
- HS diploma or equivalent.
- Certification from vocational school or similar is a plus.
- Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology a must.
- BLS from the American Heart Association.
Salary : $27 - $31
