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Trinity Health West Michigan Patient Care Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job 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. 
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