Tower Health - West Reading, PA
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
West Reading, PA
Hospitals
About the position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Bariatric Surgical Unit is responsible for providing essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness in patient areas, and ensuring proper documentation of patient care interactions. The PCA plays a vital role in supporting patient flow and safety within a specialized unit that focuses on bariatric and other surgical patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, changing, toileting, and dressing.
- Perform light housekeeping duties in patient rooms and maintain cleanliness in utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
- Assist with clinical patient care tasks that do not require a nursing license.
- Respond to call lights and assist with phone operations, orienting patient families and visitors.
- Maintain properly stocked patient care areas and ensure correct electronic medical records documentation.
- Review and discuss patient care plans and ongoing activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
- Maintain efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
- Clean patient rooms after discharge and properly dispose of used items.
- Process reusable items for sterilization and reuse.
- Demonstrate knowledge of correct patient safety practices and maintain professional behavior.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Direct patient care experience preferred but not required.
- BLS Certification is required.
- PA Nurse Aide Certification required if hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit.
Nice-to-haves
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Earned time off
- Enhanced tuition assistance
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Comprehensive health benefits
