Patient Care Assistant - Rehab

Job Summary

*PA Nurse Aide Certification Required*

The CNA is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.

All CNA duties are subject, but not limited to:

Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc.)

Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.

Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform

Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.

Maintaining correct electronic medical records and properly documenting all patient care interactions.

Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.

Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.

Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.

Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.

Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

High School Diploma - OR - GED

Experience

Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

PA Nurse Aide Certification

BLS Certification

Required Skills

Customer Service Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Listening Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

About the Rehab Hospital:

Helping patients achieve each and every milestone on their road to recovery.

For patients who have experienced functional loss of disability as a result of an accident, illness or injury, everything you need to reclaim your life – from comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care to outpatient programs – is here, all under one roof.

Our specialized team of board-certified rehab physicians, certified rehab nurses, clinicians, certified nurse assistants, patient care assistants and dedicated therapists deliver an unparalleled level of care and encouragement through state-of the-art-technology, advanced therapies and wellness environments.

Our facility offers:

A 62-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit

A 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled care

Highly skilled therapists

Speech, physical, and occupational therapy programming

Therapeutic recreation and activities

Spacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisions

Aquatic therapy pool

On-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services

Outdoor therapeutic garden

Comfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet access

Plenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and families

Easy access and free parking

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission . Our Stroke Specialty and Brain Injury Programs are also CARF-accredited.

Accreditation by CARF is evidence that Reading Hospital strives to improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service delivery – creating a foundation for continuous quality improvement and consumer satisfaction. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

This position was posted by Tower Health (TRH for Post -Acute Rehabilita, PA). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.