Patient Care Assistant PCA - Critical Care ICU - H2

Company: Trinity Health Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: October 7, 2024

Job Description:

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Trinity Health Hauenstein 2, Critical Care unit ICU is an acuity adaptable/progressive step-down unit. PCAs on this floor work with the intermediate patients. Patient population consists of adults - PCAs get to see every piece of equipment, disease, diagnosis, etc. PCAs are doing a wide variety of tasks such as feeding, ambulating, bathing, lifting, transferring, documenting. Patients are hooked up to a lot of lines, tubes, drains, etc., that you have to work around. PCAs are responsible for progressing the patient plan - lots of encouraging to the patients so that when they discharge you have helped them avoid going into a nursing home. Encouraging them to get out of bed/ambulate, to eat, to bathe, etc. Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates. Full and Part time positions available.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 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. Associated topics: care, infusion, intensive, intensive care unit, maternal, mhb, nurse rn, psychatric, recovery, transitional

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