Patient Care Assistant
Department: Nursing Resource Pool
Location: Chelsea, MI hospital
Minimum pay rate: $16/hr + based upon applicable on the job patient care experience
Position Purpose:
The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.
Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.
The Nursing Resource Pool offers you increased flexibility in your scheduling, while allowing you to float only at the Chelsea hospital. We support our employees with a focused orientation and training about our equipment, processes and procedures. This makes our float pools a reliable resource for our units, which means more manageable patient ratios. For all these reasons and more, Float Pool colleagues are treated as highly valued team members here at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
In the Nursing Resource Pool you could float any of the units listed below:
Atrium East (Med/Surg)Atrium West (Inpatient Rehabilitation)Courtyard East (Med/Surg and Head Pain)EmergencyShifts Available: Days 7am-7:30pm
Status Available: Full time – benefit eligible
Weekend and holiday rotation required
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age.
· Recent experience desired.
Total Rewards and Benefits
· Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
· Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
· Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
· Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
· Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
· Tuition Reimbursement
Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.
About the Chelsea Hospital
Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review.
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.