Patient Care Assistant - NICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including earned time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Up to 50% tuition discount for eligible employees and family members

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Assistant in Reading, PA. The role involves providing nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining cleanliness in patient areas. Candidates should be at least 18 years old with preferred direct patient care experience. BLS certification is required, and the position offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
• BLS Certification.
• PA Nurse Aide Certification if hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms and utility areas.
• Document all patient care interactions accurately.
• Review patient care plans with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintain patient flow and bed availability.
• Ensure proper disposal of used items and sterilization of reusable items.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient safety practices.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:
• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
• Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
• Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
• Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
• Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
• Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more.
• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.
• Tower Tuition Discount Program – Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience
• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
• Certification and Licensure
• BLS Certification
• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
• Required Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills