Patient Care Assistant - R3E

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to: Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..) Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways. Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas. Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions. Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse. Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges. Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse. Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices. Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting. Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
BLS Certification
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification

Responsibilities

Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

Benefits

earned time off
enhanced tuition assistance
retirement savings with employer match
Shared Governance
Career Advancement Program
flexible scheduling
tuition reimbursement
generous benefits
pay
Tower Tuition Discount Program – Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University