Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department
About the role
Position Purpose: 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!
Position Summary: 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.
Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
Employment Type: Part time • Shift: Evening Shift • 48 hours per pay period, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., weekends and holidays scheduled in accordance with the CBA.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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