Patient Care Assistant - PCA - Critical Care - All shifts available

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Tower Health is hiring Patient Care Assistants to provide nursing support under the supervision of registered nurses. Multiple shifts are available, including full-time night and day shifts on 12-hour schedules.

Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining patient rooms, and documenting care in electronic records. Qualifications include being at least 18 years old, BLS certification, and potential Nurse Aide certification for TSU at Reading Health Rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• Nurse Aide Certification if TSU assignment at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.).
• Maintain clean patient rooms and support areas; assist with equipment and supplies.
• Document patient care interactions in electronic medical records.
• Support patient safety and provide compassionate, professional care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Summary

All shifts may be available: Full-Time, Night Shift and Day shift. The Critical Care Division utilizes 12 hour shifts.

• 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.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.
• Enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance and so much more!
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial convenience and flexibility

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

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.