Patient Care Assistant - Mother/Baby

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

98d

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to: Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..), Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways. Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform. Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas. Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions. Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse. Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges. Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse. Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices. Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required
• BLS Certification
• PA Nurse Aide Certification if hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU)

Nice To Haves

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Responsibilities

• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc.)
• Light Housekeeping in patient rooms and maintaining cleanliness in utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways
• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license
• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors
• Maintaining properly stocked patient care areas
• Maintaining correct electronic medical records and documenting all patient care interactions
• Reviewing and discussing patient care plans with the assigned Registered Nurse
• Maintaining efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges
• Cleaning patient rooms after patient discharge and properly disposing of all items used during a patient stay
• Demonstrating knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices
• Demonstrating responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including earned time off
• Enhanced tuition assistance
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tower Tuition Discount Program – Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees