Patient Care Assistant PCA - Grand Rapids

Trinity Health Corporation•Grand Rapids, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Full and Part-time positions available on our following units: Birth Center/Mother Baby Cardiac and Renal Emergency Department Heart and Vascular ICU - Intensive Care Unit Neurology Oncology Bariatrics Ortho Trauma PMU Psych Med Unit Procedural Services/PACU Senior Adult Unit/Geriatrics Staffing Center/Float Pool Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates. What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do: Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding Obtaining vital signs from patient 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 Observes patient's condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN. Performs other related duties as assigned. What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will need: High School diploma or equivalent One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, 6 months experience as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting, completion of 1 clinical semester in nursing school, or completion of the MHSM PCA training program upon hire. BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire. 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 Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN. Highlights: Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils.â¯ We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, 6 months experience as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting, completion of 1 clinical semester in nursing school, or completion of the MHSM PCA training program upon hire.
BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire.
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
Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN.

Responsibilities

Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
Obtaining vital signs from patient
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
Observes patient's condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN.
Performs other related duties as assigned.