New

PCA Training Program

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
PCA Training Program - Earn While You Learn Launch Your New Career at Cooley Dickinson Hospital! Have you always aspired to work in a hospital but lack certification or experience? Your search ends here! Cooley Dickinson Hospital has created an internal Patient Care Assistant training program specifically designed for you. Full Time and Part Time Positions Available Training Dates: Multiple Cohorts in 2025. This program is at no cost. You will be paid an hourly rate for all training. Participants in the program must attend an initial 2-week training program on day shift and a commit to at least one year of employment at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. NOTE: You will not be eligible to sit for CNA Certification at the end of this program Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Experience No experience needed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required. Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively required. Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions required. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills and a professional demeanor required. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.