Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Full Time Nights Med Surg Tele

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Detroit is seeking a Patient Care Associate for full-time night shifts. The role involves providing essential patient support, assisting with daily activities, and collaborating with nursing staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, practical nursing training or similar, and preferably six months of direct care experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Six months direct patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to assist patients in activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with care team for quality patient care.
• Performs various patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists patients in daily living activities.
• Maintains safety and infection control standards.
• Handles general clerical duties as required.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and verbal skills

Mathematical ability

Adaptability to new technologies

Reading and comprehension skills

Physical ability to lift and assist patients

Visual acuity and manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a school of practical nursing or equivalent

Certified PCA/PCT Program or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Full Time Nights Med Surg Tele (2506003790)

Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Full Time Nights Med Surg Tele - 2506003790

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder childcare, auto insurance, and home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

NOTE: Refer to task addenda specific to PCS and OR, attached.

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi‑skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA works under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based on patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, teamwork, and the mission, vision, and values of the DMC.
2. Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
3. Assists patient in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.
4. Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety, environmental and infection control standards.
5. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/abilities. Maintains confidentiality.
6. As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.
7. Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in‑service meetings and reviewing current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies.
8. Performs other tasks as assigned (see task list).

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR equivalent program.
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • A Certified PCA/PCT Program
    • A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
    • A Medical Assistant Program.
    • An EMT program.
    • A phlebotomy training program.
  • Six (6) months direct patient care experience preferred.
• Skills Required
  • Good analytical and observational problem‑solving skills.
  • Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.
  • A high level of interpersonal and verbal skill and teamwork commitment to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit and to effectively communicate with patients, their families and other hospital personnel to address customer needs.
  • Good reading, writing and comprehension skills to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods and standards.
  • Physical ability to regularly walk and stand (80‑90% of work time); lift soiled linens and move equipment; assist patients in repositioning, bed to stretcher transferring, basic activities of daily living and maintain locomotion requiring lifting (very heavy 60+ pounds), bending, pulling, pushing, standing and walking.
  • Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to perform routine clerical functions such as answering telephones, taking messages and basic retrieval of computer information.
  • Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.

Facility Description

DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children each year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan – Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.

Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.