Patient Care Assistant - 3rd Floor Med Surg
About the role
Great opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant, PCA professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually! Patient Care Assistant, PCA works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN. A Patient Care Assistant, PCA is expected to assist the patient in maintaining good hygiene, activities of daily living and to support quality of patient care.
Responsibilities
- Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding.
- Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene including showers, oral hygiene and dressing/undressing.
- Transports patients as needed for procedures, transfers or discharge.
- Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Certified Nursing Assistant or 6 months of experience direct Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Tech, or completion of at least 1 clinical rotation in Nursing School, or enrollment in the Trinity Health Muskegon PCA program
Qualifications
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral
- Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives
- Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% paid CEU
- Paid Time Off
Schedule
Full-time, 12‑hour night shift (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), 72 hours per pay period. Rotating schedule includes set weekend rotation up to every other weekend; schedule provided after orientation. Management may change the schedule 30 days prior to the start of a 6‑week scheduling period if needed. Holidays are scheduled in accordance with the CBA.