Patient Care Assistant - Float

MI_MHP Mercy Health Partners; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part 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 in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for part-time night shifts. You will support RNs in daily patient care, hygiene, mobility, and comfort while maintaining a safe, clean environment and responding to patient calls.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care with a commitment to the organization's mission. Eligible candidates include certified nursing assistants or those with nursing school clinical rotations, with benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification or 6 months of direct PCA care experience, or completion of at least 1 nursing clinical rotation, or enrollment in the Trinity Health Muskegon PCA program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to communicate with diverse groups.
• Commitment to the organization's philosophy, values, mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Transport patients for procedures, transfers or discharge; maintain clean patient rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or nursing clinical rotation or PCA program enrollment

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: 48hrs per pp 7p-7:30a Set rotating schedule to include set weekend rotation up to every other weekend. Schedule will be given after successfully completing the orientation period. Management does have discretion to change schedule 30 days prior to the start of the 6-week scheduling periods if needed. Holidays 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: Part 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. 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.