Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Flexible Scheduling

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tower Advance Pay

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse in Reading, PA. You will assist with daily living activities, from bathing to dressing, and help with light housekeeping in patient rooms and corridors.

Responsibilities include documenting care interactions, supporting call lights and family orientation, and maintaining proper patient safety practices.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
• BLS Certification is required.
• PA Nurse Aide Certification may be required for the TSU unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities and light housekeeping in patient areas.
• Maintain electronic medical records and document patient care interactions.
• Support with call lights, orient families/visitors, and ensure stocked patient care areas.
• Collaborate with the RN to review patient care plans and patient flows.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

BLS Certification

PA Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

Tower Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse in Reading, PA. You will assist with daily living activities, from bathing to dressing, and help with light housekeeping in patient rooms and corridors.

Responsibilities include documenting care interactions, supporting call lights and family orientation, and maintaining proper patient safety practices.