Patient Care Assistant - R3E

Job Summary

* 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!

Comprehensive Benefits:

* Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.

* Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.

* Enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance and so much more!

* Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial convenience and flexibility

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

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

Why Reading Hospital?

* 2025 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

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Overview

* 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!

Comprehensive Benefits:

* Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.

* Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.

* Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, and so much more!

* Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University

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