Patient Care Assistant Nursing Resource Pool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Retirement with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) role at Trinity Health Michigan's Chelsea Hospital supports direct patient care under a registered nurse. You will assist in activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and families.

The Nursing Resource Pool offers flexible scheduling with float opportunities within the Chelsea hospital and a structured orientation. This part-time position features rotating shifts and competitive compensation through DAILYPAY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or minimum of 18 years of age.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; use of mechanical aid for heavier lifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, toileting, grooming and feeding; support mobility and positioning.
• Record patient information and required data accurately for documentation requirements.
• Float within the Chelsea hospital Nursing Resource Pool as assigned and participate in unit coverage.

Skills

Patient care experience

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

• 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

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Nursing Resource Pool

Location: Chelsea, MI

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.

The Nursing Resource Pool offers you increased flexibility in your scheduling, while allowing you to float only at the Chelsea hospital. We support our employees with a focused orientation and training about our equipment, processes and procedures. This makes our float pools a reliable resource for our units, which means more manageable patient ratios. For all these reasons and more, Float Pool colleagues are treated as highly valued team members here at Trinity Health Michigan.

In the Nursing Resource Pool you could float any of the units listed below:

• Atrium East (Med/Surg)
• Atrium and Courtyard Rehab (Inpatient Rehabilitation)
• Courtyard East (Med/Surg and Head Pain)
• Emergency

Shifts Available

Rotating 7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am

Status Available

Contingent, not benefit eligible

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Previous patient care experience preferred
• 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. Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review.

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.