Patient Care Assistant - Special Care Part Time Nights

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health in Reading, PA seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff by providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will follow established policies to ensure patient safety and comfort and assist with daily activities as needed.

The role emphasizes strong communication, empathy, and teamwork to deliver high-quality care within Tower Health's clinical teams across Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience may be considered
• No Experience required
• BLS Certification and Nurse Aide Certification (PA) are preferred or required as applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
• Follow established policies to ensure patient safety and comfort

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Epic Proficiency

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Problem Solving Skills

Service Orientation

Strategic Thinking

Strong Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

BLS Certification

Nurse Aide Certification (PA)

Tools

Epic Proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

• No Experience

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

• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves 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.

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