Patient Care Asst I

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tower Health team seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will support patients with daily activities and respond to needs with professionalism.

As a frontline caregiver, you will perform routine patient care tasks following established policies, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are essential in this fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Tools

Epic

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.
• Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.

Qualifications

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

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