Patient Care Assistant - T4

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared governance

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement savings

Tower Advance Pay

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing support under the supervision of a registered nurse in a hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, ensure patient safety, and help maintain clean and organized patient areas.

Responsibilities include documenting care interactions, communicating with families, and supporting the care team to maintain efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Direct patient care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.).
• Perform light housekeeping in patient rooms and maintain cleanliness in unit areas.
• Document patient care interactions in electronic medical records.
• Support communication with patients, families, and visitors, and assist with call lights.
• Review and discuss patient care plans with the RN; help ensure smooth patient flow.
• Assist with patient discharge and proper disposal of used items; ensure sterilization where applicable.

Skills

Excellent communications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

PA Nurse Aide Certification (if TSU)

BLS Certification

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.
• All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:
• • Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
  • Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
  • Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
  • Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
  • Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
  • Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
  • Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
  • Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
  • Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

Comprehensive Benefits

• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.
• Enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance and so much more!
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial convenience and flexibility

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.

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

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving 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.

Tower Health's Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.

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