Grand Rapids Patient Care Assistant- PCA Trainee Program

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Job summary

Trinity Health is hiring Patient Care Assistants (PCA) for part-time night shifts in Michigan. The PCA Trainee Program offers a 3-day, work-based learning path to nursing support roles, with no experience required.

Roles span Birth Center, ED, ICU, Neurology, Oncology, and more, with magnet designation and ongoing commitment to patient-centered care. Eligibility includes a high school diploma, BCLS within one week, and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
• Obtain vital signs from patient
• Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene including showers, oral hygiene and dressing/undressing
• Transport patients as needed for procedures, transfers or discharge
• Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms
• Observes patient’s condition and progress toward defined outcomes in collaboration with the RN; performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift Description: Full and Part-time positions available on our following units: Birth Center/Mother Baby Cardiac and Renal Emergency Department Heart and Vascular ICU – Intensive Care Unit Neurology Oncology Bariatrics Ortho Trauma PMU Psych Med Unit Procedural Services/PACU Senior Adult Unit/Geriatrics Staffing Center/Float Pool No Experience Needed, with Full & Part Time Positions.

Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates.

The PCA Trainee Program Description: The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Training Program is a 3 Day, work-based learning experience that prepares individuals for a nursing support role and a nursing career pathway. This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to take a CNA course and not had the ability to due to schedules, financial investment, etc. No experience required.The program combines onsite classroom instruction, hands-on practice and on-the-job training.

What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do:
Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
Obtaining vital signs from patient
Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene including showers, oral hygiene and dressing/undressing
Transports patients as needed for procedures, transfers or discharge
Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms
Observes patient’s condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN. Performs other related duties as assigned.

What Patient Care Assistant Trainee will need:
High School diploma or equivalent
BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire.
Well developed communication skills, both written and oral
Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divers perspectives
Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization
Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN.

Highlights:
Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils.
We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community

• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.
For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.