Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

386d

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant in the Emergency Department is responsible for providing essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness in patient areas, and ensuring proper documentation of patient care interactions. The position is crucial in supporting the nursing staff and enhancing patient flow within the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• PA Nurse Aide Certification is required if hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, changing, toileting, and dressing.
• Perform light housekeeping duties in patient rooms and maintain cleanliness in utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
• Assist with clinical patient care tasks that do not require a nursing license.
• Respond to call lights and assist with phone operations, orienting patient families and visitors.
• Maintain properly stocked patient care areas and electronic medical records.
• Document all patient care interactions accurately.
• Review and discuss patient care plans with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintain efficient patient flow by monitoring room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
• Clean patient rooms after discharge and dispose of items used during a patient's stay properly.
• Process reusable items for sterilization and reuse.
• Demonstrate knowledge of correct patient safety practices.
• Exhibit responsible and professional behavior while working in a team setting.

Benefits

• Earned time off
• Enhanced tuition assistance
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees