Patient Care Assistant - T1

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!

Comprehensive Benefits:

Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay. Enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance and so much more! Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial convenience and flexibility Qualifications Education Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. 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 Certification Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills T1 - Cardiac IMU Join our 30 bed 'Silver' Level Beacon unit. Experience working with a variety of different, complex patient populations including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Heart Failure, Pulmonary and Neurologic (Stroke). Become a part of our nursing support team practicing within a dynamic, patient centered, highly technical patient care area. Benefit from our Shared Governance, Career Advancement Program, and our extensive, specialty education. Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits and pay. Why Reading Hospital? 2025 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 grads Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour Overview Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving 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.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. 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 Certification Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills T1 - Cardiac IMU Join our 30 bed Silver Level Beacon unit. Experience working with a variety of different, complex patient populations including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Heart Failure, Pulmonary and Neurologic (Stroke). Become a part of our nursing support team practicing within a dynamic, patient centered, highly technical patient care area. Benefit from our Shared Governance, Career Advancement Program, and our extensive, specialty education. Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits and pay. Why Reading Hospital? 2025 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 grads Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour