Patient Care Assistant Training Program

2 weeks ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Trinity Health Corporation Full time
Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Attend didactic and clinical training sessions as outlined in the course curriculum and adhere to attendance requirements.
  • Receive training to assist patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, dressing/undressing, nutrition/feeding, and elimination needs.
  • Assist in the delivery of patient care with supervision by an RN, LPN, or Patient Care Technician.
  • Respond to patient calls and perform patient rounds to ensure the environment is safe/tidy.
  • Trained in the use of safe patient handling techniques when repositioning, transferring, and ambulating patients.
  • Perform safety patient observation for patients who are impulsive and/or at risk of injury to self or others.
  • Assist with post-mortem care. Observe and communicate patient needs to the nurse/PCT.
  • Collect and label specimens.
Requirements
  • Must be 16 years of age.
About Trinity Health Corporation

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. We integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.



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