Patient Care Associate Training Program

2 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Trinity Health Full time

Trinity Health is a leading healthcare provider with 115,000 colleagues and 26,000 physicians across 25 states.

About the Job

The Patient Care Assistant is a temporary position for employees hired into the Patient Care Technician Training Program without experience or training as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

The PCT training program is 120 hours in length, inclusive of classroom, skills lab and clinical hours. During PCT training, the Patient Care Assistant may assist the clinical staff in the provision of patient care with continual supervision.

These duties may vary by shift or may be unit specific. The Patient Care Assistant is trained in the provision of care for patients of diverse ages. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Job Responsibilities
  • Attends didactic and clinical training sessions as outlined in the course curriculum.
  • Receives training to assist patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, dressing/undressing, nutrition/feeding, and elimination needs.
  • Assists in the delivery of patient care with supervision by an RN, LPN, or Patient Care Technician.
  • Responds to patient calls and performs patient rounds to ensure the environment is safe/tidy.
  • Trained in the use of safe patient handling techniques when repositioning, transferring, and ambulating patients.
  • Performs safety patient observation for patients who are impulsive and/or at risk of injury to self or others.
  • Assists with post-mortem care. - Observes and communicates patient needs to the nurse/PCT.
  • Collects and labels specimens.
Requirements
  • Must be 16 years of age.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, including an estimated salary range of $38,500-$43,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

As a member of Trinity Health, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.



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