Patient Care Assistant- PCU

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

3d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 0.9, Shift: Night, Schedule: 12 hour shifts, alternating weekends Benefits and Incentives Potentially Up to $5k sign-on bonus (qualifying external candidates with 1 year minimum exp.- requires 2 year commitment in a full-time FTE) Incentive pay and shift differentials Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and 403(b) with employer contribution Generous paid time off to support work/life balance Position Summary The Patient Care Assistant is an excellent opportunity for supporting comprehensive health care services for patients and families. This role works withing the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practices. For individuals with strong interpersonal skills, this is an ideal opportunity to explore your career in the nursing. As a PCA at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities. About Good Samaritan Hospital MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment. About the Puyallup Community Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities. Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Requirements

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
• Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse’s Assistant is required
• Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card
• Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• You will perform patient care as directed by RN/physician
• You will provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs
• Partner by implementing your service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
• You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Benefits

• Potentially Up to $5k sign-on bonus (qualifying external candidates with 1 year minimum exp.- requires 2 year commitment in a full-time FTE)
• Incentive pay and shift differentials
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and 403(b) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off to support work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed