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
Keywords: Trinity Health Michigan, Midland , Patient Care Assistant PCA - Critical Care ICU - H2, Other , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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