Patient Care Assistant - CVU - Full Time Days

Trinity Health • Wilmington, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for experienced Patient Care Assistants to join the team! Shift Full-time Day Shift (7:00 am – 7:00 pm) – Every other weekend and rotating holidays As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide hygiene and comfort measures and selected nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). The Patient Care Assistant must also demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• Nurse Aide certification required
• BLS Certification required
• Able to perform all skills and competencies as defined in the PCA skills checklist within 3 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• bathing, grooming, and feeding patients.
• Identifies patient needs and reports to RN.
• Carries out delegated, appropriate nursing actions for each patient.
• Delivers nursing care that demonstrates both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
• Reports observed physical and emotional reactions to holistic plan of care.
• Completes all charts/forms accurately and timely, (example: Vital Signs, weights, Intake and Output’s along with documentation on Flow Sheet).
• Reinforces patient teaching and instructions that have been given by the RN.
• Receives report and continuously communicates with the RN throughout the shift.
• Seeks knowledge in relation to patient’s condition, disease entity or treatment and reflects this is patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire!)
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED