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Patient Care Assistant - Pediatrics Part Time Nights
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,421 / year median in Pennsylvania
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. #READ Qualifications Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. High School Diploma
- OR•GED•OR•Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education Experience No Experience 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 Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented Epic Proficiency Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Good Reasoning Skills Listening Skills Medical Terminology Problem Solving Skills Service Orientation Strategic Thinking Strong Team Player Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania.
Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here:
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Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. High School Diploma
- OR•GED•OR•Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education Experience No Experience 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 Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented Epic Proficiency Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Good Reasoning Skills Listening Skills Medical Terminology Problem Solving Skills Service Orientation Strategic Thinking Strong Team Player