Trinity Health

Patient Care Assistant - Psychiatric Medicine Unit

Trinity Health  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

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

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Livonia, MI
Year Founded
Unknown
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