Patient Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: earned time,tu

Tuition assistance

Career advancement program

Flexible scheduling

Pay advances

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse within Tower Health. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining patient rooms, documenting care, and aiding with call lights and family orientation.

Direct patient care experience is preferred; BLS Certification is required. For Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) roles, PA Nurse Aide Certification is necessary.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience preferred but not required for employment.
• BLS Certification is required.
• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU), PA Nurse Aide Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.).
• Light housekeeping in patient rooms and common areas; maintain cleanliness of rooms and storage areas.
• Document patient care interactions accurately in EMR.
• Assist with call lights, phone operations, and orientation of families/visitors.
• Maintain efficient patient flow by tracking room availability and admissions/discharges.

Skills

Excellent communications

Excellent interpersonal

Education

BLS Certification

PA Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse within Tower Health. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining patient rooms, documenting care, and aiding with call lights and family orientation.

Direct patient care experience is preferred; BLS Certification is required. For Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) roles, PA Nurse Aide Certification is necessary.