Patient Care Assistant - Progressive Care

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA is hiring a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support the Occupational Medicine team. The role involves direct patient care under RN/physician supervision, with 12-hour day shifts and alternating weekends.

FTE 0.6 offers meaningful, team-based care in a community hospital. Required include WA Nursing Assistant certification, current BLS for Healthcare Provider, and preferred patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
• RN program students may substitute CNA certification; registration as Nurse's Assistant required
• Current BLS card for Healthcare Provider
• One year of institutional patient care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care as directed by RN/physician
• Assist with dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs
• Demonstrate service-oriented attitude, professional integrity and good decision-making
• Prioritize tasks with organization and flexibility

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant certification (WA)

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.6, Shift: Day, Schedule: 12 hour shifts, alternating weekends.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant is an excellent opportunity for supporting comprehensive health care services for patients and families. This role works withing the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practices. For individuals with strong interpersonal skills, this is an ideal opportunity to explore your career in the nursing.

Responsibilities

• You will perform patient care as directed by RN/physician
• You will provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs
• Partner by implementing your service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
• You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Requirements

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
• Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse's Assistant is required
• Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card
• Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
• Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.60 - $37.43 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .