Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals.

• MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total)

• along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics.

• Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates.

• MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration with Trinity Health

• MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

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. The Patient Care Assistant is trained in the provision of care for patients of diverse ages. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential Functions:

• Attends didactic and clinical training sessions as outlined in the course curriculum. Adheres to attendance requirements.

• 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.

Marginal Functions :

• Practices effective communication skills in answering phones and utilizing communication systems.

• Provides administrative support as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age.

Disclosure Statement : The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of this position. Must have ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of department competencies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran