Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg - Full Time Days

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Job Description Summary Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for experienced Patient Care Assistants to join the team! Shift Full-time day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) – Every other weekend and rotating holidays Job Description Summary: As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide hygiene and comfort measures and selected nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). The Patient Care Assistant must also demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. These responsibilities include bathing, grooming, and feeding patients. Additional responsibilities include: Identifies patient needs and reports to RN. Carries out delegated, appropriate nursing actions for each patient. Delivers nursing care that demonstrates both knowledge of facts and sound judgment. Reports observed physical and emotional reactions to holistic plan of care. Completes all charts/forms accurately and timely, (example: Vital Signs, weights, Intake and Output’s along with documentation on Flow Sheet). Reinforces patient teaching and instructions that have been given by the RN. Receives report and continuously communicates with the RN throughout the shift. Seeks knowledge in relation to patient’s condition, disease entity or treatment and reflects this is patient care. Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduate or equivalent required BLS Certification required At least 1 year of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred. Able to perform all skills and competencies as defined in the PCA skills checklist within 3 months of employment. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (effective 1st day of hire) Retirement Savings Program Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking And more! 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. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.