Patient Care Assistant - 9th Floor Neuro/Med Surg

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage on

403b with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

100% paid CEU

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trinity Health Muskegon is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the 9th floor night shift, 7pm–7:30am, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. This role supports RN-directed patient care, hygiene, and daily living activities to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include responding to call lights, assisting with showers and dressing, transporting patients for procedures or discharge, and maintaining clean patient rooms.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or 6 months direct PCA/Nurse Tech experience, or completion of at least 1 clinical rotation, or enrollment in Trinity Health Muskegon PCA program.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights or by rounding for assistance.
• Provide or assist with personal hygiene including showers and dressing.
• Transport patients for procedures, transfers or discharge.
• Maintain a clean and uncluttered patient environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: 9th floor: Night shift PCA, 7pm-7:30am, every other weekend and rotating holidays. 36 hours weekly, 72 hours per pay period. 72hrs per pp 7p-7:30a every other weekend and holidays to be 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Trinity Health

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.