What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant/Clerical Coordinator (Part Time) - M/S Medical Acute (SH-5) position at Trinity Health?
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced PCA/CC to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for each individual that walks through our doors. This person is responsible for assisting while providing exceptional treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions.
The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.
Will assist with patient admissions including unit set-up and data collection. Perform activities related to patient’s activities of daily living (i.e. patient’s hygiene, ambulation and nutritional support) that incorporate age-specific, psychosocial and environmental needs. Responds to patient call lights promptly and courteously, transfer patients with the unit or to another unit. Transports patients for tests/procedures, discharges patients according to hospital guidelines. Relay patient clinical information to the patient’s nurse promptly and refer patient/family questions and concerns to appropriate care team member.
Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:
Great benefits
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Work Hours/Shift:
Part-Time - 24 hours day shift, must work weekends/holidays as scheduled
You Will Be Responsible For:
Exceptional Patient Care: Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively.
Excellent Communicator: Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family member.
Strong Educator: Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.
Technical Familiarity: Understanding in computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
Active Teamwork: Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.
Requirements:
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Nursing Assistant
Certification: Must have current CT Nursing Assistant Certification
CPR Certification – BLS required
Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks. Read, write and speak English.
Preferred Skills:
Phlebotomy, operation of EKG equipment and some clerical skills would be a plus.
About Trinity Health Of New England
Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.
Trinity Health Of New England benefits include health insurance, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, sick time, and professional advancement just to name a few.
Employees can also take advantage of extra benefits specific to each hospital.
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Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.