University of Maryland Medical System Hiring for Patient Care Assistant at Glen Burnie, MD Full Time

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

Under frequent supervision, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a multi-skilled individual who assists the patient with activities of daily living, while maintaining a quiet, therapeutic and clean environment.

The PCA will spend the vast majority of time at the bedside meeting the patient’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs based on an individualized plan of care. Patient population served includes infants, children and adults.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification from MBON
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Current AHA Health Care Provider (CPR) card.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.