Patient Care Assistant - Med Surg - Full Time Days

Trinity Health•Wilmington, DE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking experienced Patient Care Assistants for a full-time day shift position (7:00 am - 7:30 pm), which includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. In this role, the Patient Care Assistant will operate under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing essential hygiene and comfort measures, along with selected nursing procedures. The position requires the ability to deliver care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, encompassing tasks such as bathing, grooming, and feeding. Trinity Health, the parent organization, is a large not-for-profit, faith-based health care system in the U.S., comprising 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians across 27 states, with 101 hospitals and 126 continuing care locations. The organization emphasizes a commitment to honoring the dignity of every person and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent 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

At least 1 year of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

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.