Patient Care Assistant Trainee - Part-Time

Company Overview: The Good Samaritan Society is a not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support to our residents, fostering a sense of community and compassion.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Patient Care Assistant Trainee to join our team. As a trainee, you will be enrolled in a learning experience designed to develop the confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver who provides personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will work in partnership with a preceptor to provide holistic client-centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner.

Responsibilities: As a Patient Care Assistant Trainee, your responsibilities will include assisting the care team and documenting client care when appropriate. You will communicate changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse. You will also assist with basic health care needs and activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, providing psychosocial support, and delivering other personal care as assigned.

Requirements: To be successful as a Patient Care Assistant Trainee, you will need to have a high school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred but not required. You must be at least 16 years old and have prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred. You will also need to be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry when applicable.