What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant PCA - Grand Rapids position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Full and Part-time positions available on our following units:
Birth Center/Mother Baby
Cardiac and Renal
Emergency Department
Heart and Vascular
ICU – Intensive Care Unit
Neurology
Oncology Bariatrics
Ortho Trauma
PMU Psych Med Unit
Procedural Services/PACU
Senior Adult Unit/Geriatrics
Staffing Center/Float Pool
Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates.
What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do:
- Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
- Obtaining vital signs from patient
- Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene including showers, oral hygiene and dressing/undressing
- Transports patients as needed for procedures, transfers or discharge
- Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms
- Observes patient’s condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will need:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, 6 months experience as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting, completion of 1 clinical semester in nursing school, or completion of the MHSM PCA training program upon hire.
- BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire.
- Well developed communication skills, both written and oral
- Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divers perspectives
- Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization
- Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN.
Highlights:
- Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community
- Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance
- We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity 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.
