Patient Care Assistant

Company: Tower Health
Location: Pottstown
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

We believe in the power of people to create great care.

Pottstown Hospital is a 232-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, diagnostic, and emergency care, as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.

We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care. Our accolades include: Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement; Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and AHA Stroke Association Gold Plus Distinction for our Primary Stroke Center; and four-time commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for our Regional Cancer Center.

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse on the Med Surg unit. Assist patients with their immediate needs such as washing, dressing and maintaining their hygiene. Some transporting duties as assigned .

Schedule: Evening Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm with Rotation)

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

License and Certifications

• BLS Certification (Required)
• CPI required within 3 months of hire date

Skills:

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

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