Patient Care Assistant Inpatient Rehab

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (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 well-being, including concepts of relationship-based care. Training is provided to prepare colleagues for success. 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. The Inpatient Rehabilitation unit has recently expanded to a 40-bed unit and is now accepting higher acuity patients. As part of their commitment to excellence in patient care, they are proud to be participating in the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience desired

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

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees