Tenet Healthcare
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Provide technical direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, and personal hygiene, while reporting medical changes to nursing staff.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a certified PCA/PCT, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program. Alternatively, at least 2 years of inpatient patient care experience is acceptable, with 6 months of direct care preferred.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.