Patient Care Assistant Emergency

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of a registered nurse to provide direct patient care that considers patients’ age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. The PCA helps establish and maintain a clean, safe environment that supports patient and family wellbeing and relationship-based care. Training is provided.

The role includes continuously observing and monitoring assigned patients and notifying nursing staff when a patient needs assistance, control, or another nursing intervention. The PCA supports patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulating with assistive devices, feeding, and menu selection. The PCA also records patient information and required data in appropriate documentation areas and follows HIPAA confidentiality requirements and hospital policies.

This is a full-time position in the Chelsea Hospital Emergency Department in Chelsea, Michigan. The available schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every-third-weekend rotation and holiday requirements. The position is benefit eligible; the posting states 36 hours per pay period, every two weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or minimum age of 18.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; use mechanical assistance for lifting more than 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, considering patients’ age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Help maintain a clean, safe environment conducive to patient and family wellbeing.
• Continuously observe and monitor assigned patients and notify nursing staff when assistance or nursing intervention is needed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation with assistive devices, feeding, and menu selection.
• Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.
• Protect confidential HIPAA information and follow related hospital policies.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans with access to Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan networks, with two provider tiers.
• Competitive compensation.
• DailyPay.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Growth and advancement opportunities throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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