Patient Care Assistant Emergency
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. Patient Care Assistant’s provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies. 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 to meet documentation requirements.
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
- Provide 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.
- Provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
- Notify nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing intervention.
- Assist patients 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 to meet documentation requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One!
- No waiting periods.
- 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
