Compassionate Med-Surg PCA for Palliative Care

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support comprehensive healthcare services within the Occupational Medicine team. You will assist RNs and physicians and engage in hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires WA Nursing Assistant certification, BLS, and preferred 1+ year of institutional patient care experience. This is a day shift with a 12-hour schedule and rotating weekends, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington.
• Enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse's Assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare providers and a current card.
• Patient care experience (institutional) of 1 year or more strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care as directed by RN/physician.
• Provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs.
• Collaborate with the nursing staff with a service‑oriented attitude, professional integrity and sound decision‑making.
• Prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to daily duties.

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (WA)

BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification

RN program enrollment (may replace certification)

Job description

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support comprehensive healthcare services within the Occupational Medicine team. You will assist RNs and physicians and engage in hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires WA Nursing Assistant certification, BLS, and preferred 1+ year of institutional patient care experience. This is a day shift with a 12-hour schedule and rotating weekends, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.