Compassionate Patient Care Assistant | Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Earned time off

Enhanced tuition assistance

Retirement savings with employer match

Life insurance

Shared Governance and Career Advance-

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide nursing support under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, basic patient care, and ensuring patient flow and safety within high‑acuity units.

The role offers Full‑Time opportunities with 12‑hour shifts (night and day) and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• BLS Certification required.
• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required.
• Additional PA Nurse Aide Certification required for Transitional Sub‑Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily living activities including bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Perform light housekeeping in patient rooms and maintain cleanliness in utility rooms, linen closets, and hallways.
• Provide clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license.
• Manage call lights, phone operations, and orient patient families/visitors, ensuring patient care areas are properly stocked.
• Maintain correct electronic medical records and document all patient care interactions.
• Review and discuss patient care plans and ongoing activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintain efficient patient flow by monitoring room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
• Clean patient rooms after discharge with nursing staff assistance and dispose of items in proper containers; process reusable items for sterilization.
• Demonstrate knowledge and execution of patient safety practices.
• Conduct professional behavior in all aspects of the job while working within a team setting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Must be at least 18 years of age

Job description

Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide nursing support under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, basic patient care, and ensuring patient flow and safety within high‑acuity units.

The role offers Full‑Time opportunities with 12‑hour shifts (night and day) and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance and retirement savings.