What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant position at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift and Night Shift
12 hour shifts
Hours: 7am - 7:30pm or 7pm-7:30 AM
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.
What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do:
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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Full time
Shift:
Description:
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift and Night Shift
12 hour shifts
Hours: 7am - 7:30pm or 7pm-7:30 AM
- weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA
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.
What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do:
- 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.
- 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 divers perspectives.
- Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% paid CEU
- Paid Time Off
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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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