Patient Care Assistant Nursing Resource Pool

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA), under the direction of a registered nurse, provides direct patient care while considering patients’ age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. The PCA helps maintain a clean, safe environment that supports patient and family wellbeing and relationship-based care. Training is provided.

The PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation with assistive devices, feeding, and menu selection. The role also records patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.

This position is in the Nursing Resource Pool at Chelsea Hospital. Pool colleagues may float among Atrium East (Med/Surg), Atrium and Courtyard Rehab (Inpatient Rehabilitation), Courtyard East (Med/Surg and Head Pain), and the Emergency unit, but float only within the Chelsea hospital. Focused orientation and training are provided on equipment, processes, and procedures. The position is part-time and benefit-eligible for 48 hours per pay period, every two weeks. Shifts are 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday commitment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; use mechanical assistance for lifting more than 35 pounds.
• Commitment to weekend and holiday work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, considering patients’ age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Help establish and maintain a clean, safe care environment conducive to patient and family wellbeing, including relationship-based care.
• Assist patients with bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, and ambulation using assistive devices.
• Assist patients with feeding and menu selection.
• Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.
• Float among assigned units within Chelsea Hospital’s Nursing Resource Pool.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans with access to Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan provider networks, with two tiers of provider options.
• Competitive compensation and DailyPay.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth and advancement opportunities throughout Trinity Health.

What This Job Offers

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