Patient Care Assistant - Multi-Specialty Step Down

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet designation facility

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to respond to patient call lights, obtain vital signs, assist with personal hygiene, and transport patients on a rotating shift. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and CNA or related nursing coursework. BCLS must be obtained within one week of hire. The facility offers comprehensive benefits and Magnet designation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification or equivalently trained PCA/ Nurse Technician preferred.
• Completion of clinical nursing coursework or MHSM PCA training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding.
• Obtain vital signs from patients.
• Provide or assist with personal hygiene, showers, oral care and dressing.
• Transport patients for procedures, transfers or discharge.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered patient environment.
• Observe patient condition in collaboration with the RN and report changes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nurse Technician experience / nursing coursework

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Shift Description

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
• Obtaining vital signs from patient
• 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
• Observes patient’s condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, 6 months experience as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting, completion of 1 clinical semester in nursing school, or completion of the MHSM PCA training program upon hire.
• BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire.
• 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
• Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN.

Highlights

• Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils.
• We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community

Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

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.

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