Patient Care Assistant- 3rd floor

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

403b with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

100% paid CEU

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trinity Health Muskegon seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You will assist with hygiene, ADLs, and routine tasks, while ensuring safety and comfort for patients on a 12-hour night schedule.

The role involves responding to call lights, transporting patients, and maintaining clean environments. Full-time position with rotating weekends and holidays per the CBA; orientation provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification or enrollment in PCA program or nursing school rotation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and align with mission.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights with prompt assistance.
• Assist with personal hygiene, showers, oral care, and dressing.
• Transport patients for procedures, transfers, or discharge.
• Maintain clean and organized patient rooms.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

CNA certification or nursing program enrollment

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description: Up to every other weekend. Holidays per CBA.

72hrs per pp 7p-7:30am

Set rotating schedule to include set weekend rotation up to every other weekend. Schedule will be given after successfully completing the orientation period. Management does have discretion to change schedule 30 days prior to the start of the 6-week scheduling periods if needed. Holidays scheduled in accordance with CBA

Position Purpose

Great opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant, PCA professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually!

Position Summary

Patient Care Assistant, PCA works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN. A Patient Care Assistant, PCA is expected to assist the patient in maintaining good hygiene, activities of daily living and to support quality of patient care.

What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding.
• 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.

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant or 6 months of experience direct Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Tech, or completion of at least 1 clinical rotation in Nursing School, or enrollment in the Trinity Health Muskegon PCA program.
• 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.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
• 403b with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% paid CEU
• Paid Time Off

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.