The Patient Care Assistant provides nursing support to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position plays a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and supporting overall patient care operations within the Heart Failure Unit (N2S Med Tele).
Job Overview
Industry
Heart Failure Unit (N2S Med Tele)
Salary
$60,130 annually
Job Type
On-site
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Additional Location
None
Posted
October 27, 2025
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Perform light housekeeping and ensure patient rooms, hallways, and storage areas are clean and organized.
- Support clinical care tasks that do not require a nursing license.
- Respond promptly to patient call lights and assist with phone operations and visitor orientation.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and document all patient interactions.
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses to review and implement patient care plans.
- Monitor patient flow by tracking admissions, discharges, and room availability.
- Clean and restock patient rooms after discharge, ensuring proper disposal and sterilization of items.
- Follow all patient safety procedures and hospital protocols.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and excellent communication in all duties.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Direct patient care experience preferred but not mandatory.
- BLS Certification (required).
- Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification (required if assigned to the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate professionalism and teamwork in a clinical environment.
Skills & Competencies
Experience
2-4years
Benefits & Perks
* Competitive salary and flexible scheduling.
* Shared governance and career advancement programs.
* Enhanced tuition assistance and retirement savings with employer match.
* Paid time off, life insurance, and generous benefits package.
* Access to Tower Advance Pay for financial flexibility.
Work Schedule
* 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Day Shift)
* Includes weekend and holiday rotations.
Additional Information
Visa Sponsorship
Not Available
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