Patient Care Assistant Emergency

Trinity Health; Chelsea (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Dental

Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health's Chelsea Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join the Emergency Department team on a part-time basis. The role supports licensed nurses, providing direct patient care during the 12-hour night shift in Chelsea, MI.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, maintaining patient safety, and documenting patient information for continuity of care. The position emphasizes compassionate, relationship-based care and ongoing observation of patients, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or 18 years of age required.
• Recent experience desired.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds with mechanical aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, considering age, development, culture, and spiritual needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care environment and assist with ADLs including bathing, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation, feeding and menu selection.
• Monitor assigned patients and notify nursing staff as needed; document patient information accurately.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or 18 years of age

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Emergency - Our Chelsea Emergency Department has experienced physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine that provide care 365 days a year in the 24-hour Emergency Department. More than 18,000 patients are treated each year for emergencies ranging from life threatening cardiac arrests and strokes, to major injuries and accidents, to more minor injuries. Facilities include a five bay observation center for observation and testing before returning home, as well as 20 private exam rooms adding a greater degree of privacy for patients.

Location: Chelsea, MI

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals awarded by Newsweek’s as the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek exceptional individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Patient Care Assistant’s provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.

Shift Available: 7pm-7am

Status Available: Part time, benefit eligible (48 hours per pay period – every two weeks)

Every 3rd Weekend rotation and holiday requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Recent experience desired.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

About the Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

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.