Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Earned time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A local health care institution is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for its Emergency Department. The role involves providing nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse and includes assisting with daily living activities and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have excellent communication skills. This position offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
• BLS Certification needed; PA Nurse Aide Certification if hired for specific unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities, light housekeeping, and maintain patient care areas.
• Document patient care interactions and maintain electronic medical records.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department

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• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• All Patient Care Assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:
• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
• Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
• Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
• Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
• Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
• Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.
  
• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, and so much more!
• Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University
  
  

Job Summary

• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• All Patient Care Assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:
• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
• Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
• Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
• Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
• Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
• Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.
  

Comprehensive Benefits

• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, and so much more!
• Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University
  
  

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completes High School Diploma or GED.
  
  

Experience

• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
  
  

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
  
  

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  
  

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
  
  

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Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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