Patient Care Assistant - Special Care Part Time Nights

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

Job summary

Reading Hospital, part of Tower Health, seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing support under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform routine direct patient care while following established policies to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and compassion, with BLS certification and a high school diploma or GED. Experience is not required, training will be provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of all required competencies and trainings for the role.
• High School Diploma or GED (or relevant experience in lieu).
• BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail Oriented

Epic Proficiency

Excellent Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Problem Solving

Service Orientation

Strategic Thinking

Strong Team Player

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.

• 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.

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. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour