Patient Care Assistant Inpatient Rehab

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

13d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is a not-for-profit hospital established in 1970. Located in Chelsea, Michigan. SJMC is a member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. SJMC is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction by national ranking organization Press Ganey, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. SJMC attracts more than 300 physicians in almost all disciplines, with leading edge technology, including the largest and strongest MRI in Michigan. SJMC is consistently ranked in the top five percent of hospitals in the country for inpatient satisfaction, employee engagement, and physician satisfaction. SJMC has been recognized for two consecutive years as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare Magazine and the Studer Group. SUMMARY As a nursing assistant you will deliver basic age appropriate nursing care effectively and efficiently. Assist with positioning, ambulating and transporting patients safely. Assisting with the patient's dietary needs. Anticipating and providing comfort measures for patients; answering call lights and responding to patient requests promptly. Assisting licensed nurses with complicated treatments and procedures. Documenting patient care or unit related information according to hospital standards. Position Purpose: The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements. The Inpatient Rehab units at Chelsea Hospital care for patients requiring comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation after traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, amputations, debility, poly trauma or spinal cord injuries. Inpatient Rehab is a collaborative program between Chelsea Hospital and University of Michigan Health, staffed by a team of award-winning U-M Health rehab physicians and Chelsea Hospital nurses, therapists, and specialists. Our Inpatient Rehabilitation unit has recently expanded to a 40-bed unit and is now accepting higher acuity patients. As part of our commitment to excellence in patient care, we are proud to be participating in the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in a hospital setting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic age appropriate nursing care effectively and efficiently.
• Assist with positioning, ambulating and transporting patients safely.
• Assisting with the patient's dietary needs.
• Anticipating and providing comfort measures for patients; answering call lights and responding to patient requests promptly.
• Assisting licensed nurses with complicated treatments and procedures.
• Documenting patient care or unit related information according to hospital standards.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.
• Assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
• Responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED