PtCA Medical Palliative Unit

Good Samaritan Hospital; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support comprehensive nursing care within the Occupational Medicine team. The role involves assisting RNs and physicians, performing patient care, and contributing to a collaborative clinical environment.

The position offers a .9 FTE with night shifts and rotating weekends. Prior CNA certification and BLS are required; RN students may substitute with proper registration.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington.
• Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; RN students must have Nurse’s Assistant registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care as directed by RN/physician.
• Assist with dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs.
• Collaborate with the nursing staff to maintain patient comfort and timely care.

Skills

Nursing Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient care

Education

Enrollment in RN program

Job description

$22.67 - $33.66/hourly Posted 6 days ago Full Time Less than 10 applies

Puyallup, WA 98371

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: .9, Shift: Nights, Schedule: Rotating weekends and 12 hour night shifts.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant is an excellent opportunity for supporting comprehensive health care services for patients and families. This role works withing the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practices. For individuals with strong interpersonal skills, this is an ideal opportunity to explore your career in the nursing.

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: .9, Shift: Nights, Schedule: Rotating weekends and 12 hour night shifts.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant is an excellent opportunity for supporting comprehensive health care services for patients and families. This role works withing the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practices. For individuals with strong interpersonal skills, this is an ideal opportunity to explore your career in the nursing.

As a PCA at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• You will perform patient care as directed by RN/physician


• You will provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs


• Partner by implementing your service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities


• You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Requirements

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington


• Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse’s Assistant is required


• Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card


• Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $22.67 - $33.66 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

$22.67 - $33.66/hourly Posted 6 days ago Full Time Less than 10 applies