Night Shift Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Trainee Path

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet designated facility

Comprehensive benefit packages

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids is seeking Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Trainees for the Night Shift. This program is a 3-day, work-based learning path that prepares individuals for a nursing support role and a nursing career pathway. No experience is required.

You will respond to patient call lights, obtain vital signs, assist with personal hygiene and mobility, transport patients for procedures, and support the RN in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across multiple units.

Qualifications

• 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 diverse perspectives.
• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the mission and core values of the organization.
• Delivers patient care based on standards of care and policies in collaboration with the RN.

Responsibilities

• 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 with the RN.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with diverse teams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids is seeking Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Trainees for the Night Shift. This program is a 3-day, work-based learning path that prepares individuals for a nursing support role and a nursing career pathway. No experience is required.

You will respond to patient call lights, obtain vital signs, assist with personal hygiene and mobility, transport patients for procedures, and support the RN in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across multiple units.