Patient Care Assistant Med Surg
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Recent experience desired.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance
- Minimum of three shifts required per month with at least one shift being on the weekend
Responsibilities
- Bathing
- Showering
- Toileting
- Positioning
- Turning
- Transferring
- Ambulation using assistive devices
- Feeding and menu selection
- Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.
Benefits
- Benefits effective Day One!
- Full benefits package including Medical, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
