Patient Care Assistant - PCU - Part Time Days

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking And more!

Job summary

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join our Progressive Care Unit team. The PCA delivers direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses and supports daily unit functions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; Certified Nursing Assistant experience or current nursing school enrollment with Nursing Fundamentals, plus current BLS.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience or current nursing school enrollment with completion of Nursing Fundamentals.
• Current AHA BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care tasks under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with indirect care to maintain unit functions (equipment cleaning, transportation of patients, stocking supplies).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Schedule

7a - 7p, 48 hours per pay with every other weekend rotation.

Job Description

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Patient Care Assistant to join our nursing team on the Progressive Care Unit! The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel. Also provides indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff i.e. care and cleaning of specific equipment, transportation of patients, stocking of supplies and equipment, etc.

Education and Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Certification and Licensure

Documented Nursing Assistant experience, Certified Nursing Assistant or current nursing school enrollment with completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course required. Current AHA BLS required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.

Experience

Prior clinical experience preferred.

Preference

Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing higher education in the health care field.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits start on first day of employment

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking And more!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Trinity Health

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. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.