Patient Care Assistant Med Surg

Trinity Health MI; Chelsea (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning workplace

DailyPay

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Michigan’s Chelsea Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant for the 7pm–7:30am night shift. The role supports direct patient care under an RN, assists with ADLs, and helps maintain a safe, comfortable environment on a 41-bed medical-surgical unit in Chelsea, Michigan.

Benefitsoffer include comprehensive plans, dental/vision, PTO, life and disability coverage, retirement with employer match, and growth opportunities. Weekend/holiday rotation is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Recent experience is desired.
• Must be at least 18 years old or have GED/high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, toileting, transferring and ambulation.
• Record patient information and required data for documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care environment and support relationship-based care.

Skills

Ability to lift

Recent experience

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum age 18

Job description

Patient Care Assistant

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Courtyard East – this unit at Chelsea hospital cares for Medical-Surgical patients as well as chronic head pain patient populations. Courtyard East is a 41 bed unit specializing in surgical post-operative care, telemetry, stroke, chronic pain management and patient education.

Location: Chelsea, MI hospital

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals awarded by Newsweek’s as the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.

Shifts Available: 7pm-7:30am

Status Available: Part time, benefit eligible (48 hours per pay period – every two weeks)

Weekend and holiday rotation required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Recent experience desired.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

About The Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

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.