Tower Health

Health system operating hospitals and providers

Patient Care Assistant 1

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeWest Reading, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Complete and maintain all competencies and trainings required for the role.
Have a high school diploma or GED, or have relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
Hold BLS Certification.
If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital, hold Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification.
Have customer service skills.
Be detail oriented.
Have proficiency with Epic.
Have medical terminology knowledge.
Have reasoning, listening, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
Have interpersonal and communication skills.
Have a service orientation and be a strong team player.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
Perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort.

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.

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

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

Tower Health's Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.

Tower. You Belong Here.

About the Company

Tower Health

Health system operating hospitals and providers

Tower Health is a large health system in the Philadelphia region that runs four acute-care hospitals, a rehabilitation center, a health sciences school, and a broad provider network with over 1,100 physicians across 130 locations. It delivers a full range of medical services, from prevention and screenings to advanced surgeries and rehabilitation, supported by more than 10,000 team members and about 1,200 beds. Its approach centers on coordinated care across its hospitals and network to meet patients’ needs in multiple locations. What sets Tower Health apart is its size, breadth, and recognition: its hospitals have earned national awards for advanced care in areas like neurosurgery, stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality care and improve access for its roughly 2.5 million residents, continually expanding services and education through its hospital network and health science programs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $142M
Headquarters: West Reading, PA
Founded: 1867

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