Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Assessment, Disease Treatment, Documentation, Geriatrics, High School Diploma, Hospital, Long-Term Care, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Wilmington, DE
POSTED
19 days ago
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for experienced Patient Care Assistants to join the team!
Shift
Full-time Day Shift (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) - Every other weekend and rotating holidays
As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide hygiene and comfort measures and selected nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). The Patient Care Assistant must also demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. These responsibilities include bathing, grooming, and feeding patients.
Additional responsibilities include:
Identifies patient needs and reports to RN.
Carries out delegated, appropriate nursing actions for each patient.
Delivers nursing care that demonstrates both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
Reports observed physical and emotional reactions to holistic plan of care.
Completes all charts/forms accurately and timely, (example: Vital Signs, weights, Intake and Output's along with documentation on Flow Sheet).
Reinforces patient teaching and instructions that have been given by the RN.
Receives report and continuously communicates with the RN throughout the shift.
Seeks knowledge in relation to patient's condition, disease entity or treatment and reflects this is patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Graduate or equivalent required
Nurse Aide certification required
BLS Certification required
Six months experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
Able to perform all skills and competencies as defined in the PCA skills checklist within 3 months of employment.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire!)
Retirement Savings Program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
And more!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
About the Company
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Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.