Compassionate Patient Care Assistant—Vital Signs & Mobility

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MHSM PCA training program

Education assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

403B

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to respond to call lights, obtain vital signs, and assist with personal care. The role involves rounding, transporting patients as needed, and collaborating with RNs to monitor patient progress.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BCLS within a week of hire, and strong communication skills to interact with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One of: CNA, 6 months as PCA/Nurse Technician in acute care, 1 clinical nursing semester, or MHSM PCA training on hire.
• BCLS certification within one week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding.
• Obtain vital signs from patients.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks and dressing/undressing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Clinical nursing semester

MHSM PCA training program

Job description

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to respond to call lights, obtain vital signs, and assist with personal care. The role involves rounding, transporting patients as needed, and collaborating with RNs to monitor patient progress.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BCLS within a week of hire, and strong communication skills to interact with diverse teams.