What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant Trainee position at Phelps Health?
Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
Benefits
The Patient Care Assistant Trainee program (PCA Academy) is a full-time on-the-job training program with full-time pay and benefits. It is designed for candidates with no direct patient care experience who want to begin their career in an acute (hospital) setting. This program consists of:
No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
Benefits
The Patient Care Assistant Trainee program (PCA Academy) is a full-time on-the-job training program with full-time pay and benefits. It is designed for candidates with no direct patient care experience who want to begin their career in an acute (hospital) setting. This program consists of:
- 4 weeks of Monday-through-Friday paid training under the supervision of the Clinical Education Department or designee.
- Once the new Patient Care Assistant Trainee (PCA) successfully completes this training, they will transition into a regular PCA position in one of our nursing units.
- After this, new PCAs will transition into a nursing unit position that will be determined at the end of the training program.
- Interviews will be held:
- Friday, March 21st from 8am-9:30am and
- Monday, March 24th in person at Phelps Health.
- Selected applicants will be offered a spot in the PCA Academy by Tuesday, March 25th.
- Upon acceptance, they will be required to complete a pre-employment screening (as with any new hire) on Friday, April 11th and to begin their Phelps Health employment with New Employee Orientation, starting on Monday, April 14th.
- Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care.
- Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment.
- Provides basic patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse such as, but not limited to: vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity measures, etc. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
- Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and respond quickly to patient requests to ensure patient safety and enhance the patient’s experience.
- Documents all patient care activities accurately and to support the clinical decision making of other health care team members.
- Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate team members in order to improve patient outcomes and quality care.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year experience and certification as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- If uncertified and less than one year experience, must attend Phelps Health PCA Academy for training. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment (BLS training is provided).
- Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.
- Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.
