Patient Care Assistant - Pediatrics
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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!#READQualificationsEducation 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 CertificationRequired Skills* Excellent Communications Skills* Excellent Interpersonal SkillsOverviewWhy 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 gradsReading Hospital Emergency Department* Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department staffed by Pediatric Emergency Physicians* Round the clock intradepartmental Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Emergency Services* Busiest ED in the state of Pennsylvania, with over 135,000 visits per yearDiscover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour