Patient Care Assistant Med Surg
About The Position
Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek exceptional individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger. 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.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Assist patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
- Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers.
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
