Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Trinity Health MI; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 is hiring a Night Shift Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for a full-time role. The PCA supports patient hygiene, ADLs, and collaborates with RNs to deliver compassionate, person-centered care. The position emphasizes adherence to the organization's mission and values.

This role includes responding to call lights, assisting with transfers, and maintaining a clean patient environment, with shifts aligning to the CBA requirements including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or 6 months of direct patient care experience, or completion of at least 1 nursing clinical rotation, or enrollment in Trinity Health Muskegon PCA program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Effective communicator

Commitment to organization values

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

80hrs per pp 11p-7:30a weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night Shift

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.