Patient Care Assistant I - Frontline Nursing Support

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health in Reading, PA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform routine direct patient care activities in line with established policies to promote patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (or relevant experience) and BLS/PA Nurse Aide certification as applicable, with proficiency in Epic, strong communication, and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail oriented

Epic Proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reasoning

Listening

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Service orientation

Strategic thinking

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant experience in lieu of education

Tools

Epic Proficiency

Job description

Tower Health in Reading, PA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform routine direct patient care activities in line with established policies to promote patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (or relevant experience) and BLS/PA Nurse Aide certification as applicable, with proficiency in Epic, strong communication, and teamwork required.