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Nurse Assistant Certified - Patient Care Associates

$22 - $25 / hour

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will . Responsibilities Certified Nurse Assistant who can provide assistance to the professional staff. Daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients as directed by the RN in charge. Maintain patient comfort and safety. Follow all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Represent the facility with integrity, free of gifts or improper inducements. A CNA adheres to the facility’s Core Values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required Education, Training and Experience: Certification as Nursing Assistant, 2 years’ experience preferred. Knowledge, Abilities & Skills: Work in a high paced area and able to adapt to various tasks as needed. Physical Requirements: Individual should be able to transfer/lift patients and be able to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. Proactive, decisive, action-oriented individual. Friendly to patient and a team player. Ability to be broadly focused and manage multiple efforts concurrently Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. USD $22.00/Hr. USD $25.00/Hr.