Night Shift Patient Care Assistant Trainee Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Magnet designated facility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

IHA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking Patient Care Assistants (PCA) for night shift positions across units including Birth Center/Mother Baby, Cardiac and Renal, Emergency Department, ICU, and more. No experience needed.

The PCA Trainee Program is a 3-day work-based learning experience to prepare for nursing support roles, blending on-site instruction, hands-on practice, and on-the-job training. Referral bonuses of $500 for part-time referrals and $750 for full-time referrals are offered; Magnet

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 divers perspectives.
• Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures 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 (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

BCLS certification

Patient care basics

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

IHA in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking Patient Care Assistants (PCA) for night shift positions across units including Birth Center/Mother Baby, Cardiac and Renal, Emergency Department, ICU, and more. No experience needed.

The PCA Trainee Program is a 3-day work-based learning experience to prepare for nursing support roles, blending on-site instruction, hands-on practice, and on-the-job training. Referral bonuses of $500 for part-time referrals and $750 for full-time referrals are offered; Magnet