DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan / Tenet Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Associate (PCA) as a key member of the patient care services team. In this role, you will provide technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based on patient needs and your skills.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care.
- Perform a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Assist patients in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene regimens.
- Follow all departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous improvement initiatives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and express interest in patient progress.
- Answer questions from patients and their families and explain procedures and processes within the scope of your training.
- As required by unit needs, perform general clerical duties which may include answering telephones and call lights, and greeting patients and visitors.
- Enhance personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings, and reviewing current literature.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice to Have
- Six (6) months of direct patient care experience.
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the patient care services team, assigned to work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
Our culture is guided by a philosophy of continuous improvement, teamwork, and the mission, vision, and values of the DMC.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
