Patient Care Assistant/CNA Acute/Medical Surgical Full-time Days

Employment Type : Full timeShift : 12 Hour Day ShiftDescription : Position Purpose : Serve as a key part of our patient care team providing daily cares.This position is for any acute care / medical-surgical areas at the Waterloo Medical Center location.Areas include : 2 General : Cardiac / Nephrology Unit3 General : Post Surgical Unit4 General : Orthopedics / Neurology UnitAll unit colleagues will float depending on patient census.What you will Do :

• Supports the team in identifying patient needs and implementing the outcome / goal-based plan of care.
• Assists the patient care team in the delivery of care.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes / goals.
• Performs unit-based functions as assigned.Hours / Schedule : .9 FTE; 72 hour per bi-weekly pay period12-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend / holiday rotationDay shift; 6 : 45am - 7 : 15pmMinimum Qualifications : Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of one of the following :
• Nurse Aide I course
• Nursing Fundamentals course
• Nurse Aid Competency Test.Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.Position Highlights and Benefits : We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes :
• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverageAll benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!Ministry / Facility Information : MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments :
• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma DesignationWith more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.