Patient Care Assistant Summit Team

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Washington State is seeking a Regional Float Pool Patient Care Assistant to support nursing teams across facilities in the Puget Sound and Capital Pacific Regions. This 0.9 FTE role operates on the Night Shift with a flexible schedule that offers variety and collaborative care.

As a Summit Team PCA, you will perform patient care under RN/physician supervision, assist with dressing changes, vital signs and documentation, and bring a service-oriented mindset to every

Qualifications

• Three years of patient care experience in an acute hospital setting, or one year in a local float pool.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider card.
• One year of institutional patient care preferred.
• Valid Washington driver's license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care as directed by RN/physician.
• Assist with dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs.
• Partner with the team with a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity and solid decision-making.
• Prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to duties.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

Nursing Assistant certification (WA)

BLS 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: 0.9, Shift: NOC, Schedule: variable

Position Summary

The Regional Float Pool Patient Care Assistant role within The Summit Team is an excellent opportunity to support comprehensive health care services for patients and families while contributing to a flexible, regional staffing model. As a member of MultiCare's regional float pool, you'll assist the care team within the scope of nursing practices across multiple facilities in the Puget Sound and Capital Pacific Regions. This position is ideal for individuals with strong interpersonal skills who want to explore a healthcare career while enjoying variety and collaboration.

As a Summit Team PCA, you will:

• Work alongside diverse nursing teams in multiple locations.
• Experience daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.
• Help deliver compassionate, high-quality care wherever you're needed most.

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

• Effective 1/11/2026, must have three years of patient care experience in an acute hospital setting or one year or more in a local float pool
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
• 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
• Current Washington State driver's license and proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state

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 $22.64 - $34.46 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.