Patient Care Aide - Intermediate Care

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to operate as a Nursing Assistant in the Medical Surgical/Intermediate care unit.

The PCA will regularly assist with patient care, monitor vital signs and record measurements, and provide ambulatory support including walking, showers, and prescribed therapies. Night shifts, 12-hour, with rotating weekends and holidays, are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or equivalency certificate is required.
• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience in an Acute In-Patient setting is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant: Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assist with patient care, including vital sign monitoring and recording measurements in patients’ charts.
• Provide Ambulatory Support to patients, assisting with walking, showers, and other prescribed therapies.

Skills

Vital sign monitoring

Ambulatory support

Nursing assistant

Patient care

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: In the Medical Surgical/Intermediate care unit at Saint Mary's Hospital, the PCA serves as a Nursing Assistant on the unit.

What will you do:

• Regularly assist with patient care, including vital sign monitoring and recording measurements in patients’ charts.
• Provide Ambulatory Support to patients, assisting with walking, showers, and other prescribed therapies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School or equivalency certificate is required.
• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience in an Acute In-Patient setting is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant: Certification is preferred but not required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Part-time: 24 hours per week, Night Shift.
• Positions are 12-hour shifts, 7 p to 7:30 a Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Ministry/Facility Information Saint Mary's Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.

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.