Patient Care Assistant - Days

Trinity Health•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel. Also provides indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff i.e. care and cleaning of specific equipment, transportation of patients, stocking of supplies and equipment, etc. • Completes admissions according to policy (room setup, vital signs, orientation, etc.) • Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations in conjunction with licensed nursing personnel. • Completes work within assigned time frame. • Monitors patient condition per policy. • Monitors patient for potential risk factors. • Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care • Includes pain management and supportive care issues. • Assumes accountability for the delivery of patient care within the scope of nursing assistant. • Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure applicable to nursing assistants and communicates to others. • Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member, i.e. answers call lights promptly and courteously regardless of "assignment". • Provides a climate conductive to educational experiences for nursing students and new employees. • Functions as a preceptor when necessary. • Recognizes role of Nursing Assistant based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

Completes admissions according to policy (room setup, vital signs, orientation, etc.)
Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations in conjunction with licensed nursing personnel.
Completes work within assigned time frame.
Monitors patient condition per policy.
Monitors patient for potential risk factors.
Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care
Includes pain management and supportive care issues.
Assumes accountability for the delivery of patient care within the scope of nursing assistant.
Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure applicable to nursing assistants and communicates to others.
Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member, i.e. answers call lights promptly and courteously regardless of "assignment".
Provides a climate conductive to educational experiences for nursing students and new employees.
Functions as a preceptor when necessary.
Recognizes role of Nursing Assistant based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations.