What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant - Oncology position at Reading Hospital?
Job Summary
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Why Reading Hospital?
- The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
- All Patient Care Assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:
- Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
- Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
- Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
- Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
- Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
- Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
- Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
- Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
- Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.
- Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
- BLS Certification
- If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Why Reading Hospital?
- 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
- Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
- Magnet Status
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
- 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
- Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
