PCA Procedural Services 515-1345P, 20 Hours/Week

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Assist in pre-op and recovery of surgical patients

Great opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant, PCA professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable!

Position Summary:

Patient Care Assistant, PCA works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN. A Patient Care Assistant, PCA is expected to assist the patient in maintaining good hygiene, activities of daily living and to support quality of patient care.

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

What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One of the following: Nurses Aide Certificate (CNA), RN student currently enrolled and has completed two full clinical rotations and/or six months experience as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting

• BCLS certification

• 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

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

• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

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.