Patient Care Assistant: Team-Based Support & Vital Signs

multicare; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Career development programs

Job summary

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing teams and deliver compassionate patient care under RN/physician supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, vital signs, and a service-oriented approach.

Requires WA Nursing Assistant certification, current BLS, and enrollment in an accredited RN program may substitute certification; one year of patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• WA Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care as directed by RN/physician.
• Assist with dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs.
• Prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to duties.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Vital signs

BLS certification

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (WA)

RN program enrollment allowed as substitute

Job description

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing teams and deliver compassionate patient care under RN/physician supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, vital signs, and a service-oriented approach.

Requires WA Nursing Assistant certification, current BLS, and enrollment in an accredited RN program may substitute certification; one year of patient care experience preferred.