Patient Care Assistant - Perioperative Float

36hrs per wk- 7p-7:30a

Set rotating schedule to include set weekend rotation up to  every third weekend. Schedule will be given after successfully completing the orientation period. Management does have discretion to change schedule 30 days prior to the start of the 6-week scheduling periods if needed.  Holidays scheduled in accordance with CBA

Perioperative float requirements: Pre-op, Post-op, UCU Flex, PACU departments

Position Purpose:

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!  

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.
• 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.

Employment Type: Full time  

Shift: Night Shift  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant or 6 months of experience direct Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Tech, or completion of at least 1 clinical rotation in Nursing School, or enrollment in the Trinity Health Muskegon PCA program.
• 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.

    Position Highlights and Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day     
• 403b with employer match     
• Tuition Reimbursement     
• 100% paid CEU     
•  Paid Time Off