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About the role

The Patient Care Assistant role supports comprehensive health care services for patients and families within the Occupational Medicine team. This role collaborates with the entire nursing staff and enjoys daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care as directed by RN/physician
• Provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs
• Partner by implementing a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
• Effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to work duties

Requirements

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
• Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement
• Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card
• Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a healthcare organization rooted in the local community, partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for over 140 years. We offer growth and education opportunities, competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development to invest in our employees.

About Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. It features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. The hospital is also known for its innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools, and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community
• Partners with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest
• Growth and education opportunities
• Competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other
• Resource Groups and outreach programs ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued
• Natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale is $23.24 - $35.36 USD. Pay is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.