Patient Care Tech - Day Shift with Growth Opportunities

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

HSA & healthcare spending accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident and critical illness ins.

Long term care insurance

Elder care and childcare support

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to join the care services team. You will perform technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, reporting deviations to the RN.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and adherence to care standards. The position supports activities of daily living and participates in ongoing skill development while maintaining confidentiality and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing or equivalent is required.
• Completion of one of the listed PCA/PCT programs or related nursing support training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with care team to ensure quality of care.
• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Follows policies, safety and infection control standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and answers questions from patients and families.
• Performs general clerical duties as needed.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and competencies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a school of practical nursing

Certified PCA/PCT Program

Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training

Medical Assistant Program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Tenet Healthcare seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to join the care services team. You will perform technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, reporting deviations to the RN.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and adherence to care standards. The position supports activities of daily living and participates in ongoing skill development while maintaining confidentiality and patient comfort.