The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:
Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.
Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience
Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
Certification and Licensure
BLS Certification
If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
Required Skills
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Overview
Why Reading Hospital?
2023 America's 50 Best Hospitals Award
Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
Magnet Status
Level 1 Trauma Center
Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
