Nursing Assistant Salary in Reading, PA

Application Instructions Send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references from previous supervisors, to [email protected] Please indicate the job code FAC-HP-ADN in the subject line of your email. After sending in your documents, please fill out the online Job Applicant Identifier form. RACC is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with government regulations we are required to record numbers of job applicants by sex and ethnic category. We ask that you indicate your race or national origin and sex, but you are not required to provide this information. This information will not be kept with your application and will be used only in accordance with state and federal regulations. Background Check If you are chosen for this position, a background check will be required. Full details regarding the background check are available here. Job Details Title:Faculty-Associates Degree Nursing Program (Academic Yr)Announce date:02/05/2024Apply by date:03/15/2024Application status:Accepting ApplicationsPosition type: Full-time Salary:$49,800 per year (Dependent upon Education) plus estimated $6,000-$12,000/yr overload potential Why join our Team?* Paid holiday, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and personal days * Competitive health care package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)* 403b retirement plan and Life Insurance* Tuition waiver (Tuition & fees free for employees/dependents/spouses)* Long Term Disability…………And more!RACC offers excellent compensation plus additional compensation for any applicable overloads!Academic Year (2 semesters)This position is for a full-time faculty member in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Currently, this position requires teaching on-campus.Summary:Faculty members are appointed and assigned rank according to established policies and collective bargaining agreements. Specific items such as wages, fringe benefits, and job responsibilities are determined by the College's collective bargaining agreement with the recognized faculty bargaining unit and institutional practices. As professionals in a community college setting, faculty are involved in a variety of instructional and non-instructional activities, which contribute to goals and objectives of a comprehensive two-year institution. As professionals in a community college setting, faculty are involved in a variety of instructional and non-instructional activities which contribute to goals and objectives of a comprehensive two-year institution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:[Numbers 1 through 26 are from the Master Faculty Job Description]1. Prepare and teach courses as assigned by the Division Assistant/Associate Dean.2. On the first day of each course, review and post, via the Learning Management System (LMS), a syllabus that provides, at minimum, the following information: a. Expected outcomes and performance objectives. b. Grading policy. c. Attendance policy - make-up work/tests. d. Schedule of assignments. e. Login information for students to access the College's LMS.3. Provide the Division Assistant/Associate Dean with copies of materials listed in Item 2 above.4. Maintain office hours in accordance with the Faculty Bargaining Agreement. 5. Participate in student advising and registration. 6. Assist students in formulating educational and career plans.7. Assist students with academic or course problems.8. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff. 9. Maintain accurate and complete course records and comply with all specified reporting dates.10. Serve on college committees and participate in college governance. 11. To promote retention, contact students who do not attend class or attend class sporadically.12. Participate each semester in the evaluation and documentation of the instructional process and work to continually improve student learning outcomes. 13. Complete program reviews in accordance with the division schedule. 14. Employ a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to address the diverse learning needs of students. 15. Attend instructional division, Academic Affairs area and institution-wide meetings.16. Assist in developing budget for division, if applicable.17. Engage in professional development, advisory boards and other external agencies to stay current in the field and ensure updated curriculum.18. Notify the Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost of special projects, activities, etc. that may be used in publicizing the class, division, or College.19. Support the College's recruitment and retention efforts by upholding the institutional image on and off campus. 20. Stimulate interest in student activities by encouraging student participation.21. Participate in graduation exercises as required.22. Ensure all course assignments and course evaluations are linked to the LMS gradebook. 23. In order to teach online or hybrid classes, faculty must attend training as offered.24. Work collaboratively with Assistant/Associate Dean and Division faculty on initiatives to improve student success rates in division courses.25. Develop and update curriculum.26. Perform related duties as assigned. 27. A member of the Nursing Faculty Team must also (in concert with the above);a. Uphold responsibility to Nursing Program Director, and the Course Team Leader for course related activities.b. Assist with course related activities, including but not limited to preparation of course materials, recommendations for textbooks, guest speakers, special experiences, test construction, and grading of papers and tests.c. Conduct classes in accordance with the philosophy, organizing framework, course competencies, and performance objectives of the nursing program.d. Make and maintain clinical contacts for student assignments. Supervise and evaluate clinical experience for assigned students.e. Assist students with course-related problems and make appropriate referrals.f. Keep abreast of developments in nursing, education, and specialty practice area.g. Provide evidence of maintaining expertise in clinical area of specialization.h. Carry out agency supervising responsibilities as assigned.i. Assist team leader as assigned.j. Attend all division and program meetings as assigned. k. Participate in nursing faculty committees and accreditation work as assigned.28. A Course Team Leader must (in concert with the above):a. Uphold accountability for the course, under the supervision of the Nursing Program Director.b. Coordinate preparation of all course materials for the course.c. Serve as a resource person for faculty teaching the course.d. Orient new faculty to the course.e. Assist new faculty with course management activities.f. Assist and mentor adjunct faculty in their course-related activities.g. Submit grade report for the course by specified date.h. Maintain records of the activities of the Course Team, including annual report of course activities and outcomes.i. Prepare agenda and conduct team meetings for the course. Prepared agenda is filed with the nursing program secretary.j. Coordinate and delegate course-related activities as specified in item 19., b.Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required. Successful experience in medical/surgical nursing or related area of nursing, including clinical practice within the last four years is required. College level teaching experience is preferred. Experience in distance education, i.e. online, hybrid and/or web enhanced courses or willingness to learn and teach in these modes is desirable. Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Current and unencumbered nursing licensure to practice in Pennsylvania is required.Preferred Qualifications: College level teaching experience; ADN level preferred. Experience in distance education, i.e. online, hybrid and/or web enhanced courses or willingness to learn and teach in these modes is desirable.Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Spreadsheet software. In addition should be able to learn and utilize a variety of education software packages.Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent classroom management and planning skills.Demonstrated teaching and student coaching skills.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job SummaryThe Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.All Patient care assistant 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 performAssisting 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.Current Openings:Full-Time, Day Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationFull-Time, Evening Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationFull-Time, Night Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend and a holiday rotationPart-Time, Day Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationPart-Time, Evening Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationPat-Time, Night Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend and a holiday rotationFloat Pool: 11:00am-11:30pm and 7:30am, evey other weekend and a holiday rotation#READ QualificationsEducation RequirementsHigh School Diploma - OR - GEDExperienceRelevant ExperienceCertification and LicensurePA Nurse Aide CertificationBLS CertificationRequired SkillsCustomer Service SkillsExcellent Communications SkillsListening SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordOverviewHelping 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 UnitA 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled careHighly skilled therapistsSpeech, physical, and occupational therapy programmingTherapeutic recreation and activitiesSpacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisionsAquatic therapy poolOn-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological servicesOutdoor therapeutic gardenComfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet accessPlenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and familiesEasy access and free parkingReading 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.

Job SummaryThe 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 performAssisting 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.Current Openings:Full-Time, Day Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationFull-Time, Evening Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationFull-Time, Night Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend and a holiday rotationPart-Time, Day Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationPart-Time, Evening Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm, every other weekend and a holiday rotationPat-Time, Night Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend and a holiday rotationFloat Pool: 11:00am-11:30pm and 7:30am, evey other weekend and a holiday rotation#READ QualificationsEducation RequirementsHigh School Diploma - OR - GEDExperienceRelevant ExperienceCertification and Licensure PA Nurse Aide CertificationBLS CertificationRequired SkillsCustomer Service SkillsExcellent Communications SkillsListening SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordOverviewHelping 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 UnitA 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled careHighly skilled therapistsSpeech, physical, and occupational therapy programmingTherapeutic recreation and activitiesSpacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisionsAquatic therapy poolOn-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological servicesOutdoor therapeutic gardenComfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet accessPlenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and familiesEasy access and free parkingReading 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.

Job SummaryThe 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 performAssisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.Maintaing 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 availailability 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.#READ QualificationsEducation RequirementsHigh School Diploma - OR - GEDExperienceRelevant ExperienceCertification and LicensureIf hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide CertificationBLS CertificationRequired SkillsCustomer Service SkillsExcellent Communications SkillsListening SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordOverviewHelping 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 UnitA 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled careHighly skilled therapistsSpeech, physical, and occupational therapy programmingTherapeutic recreation and activitiesSpacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisionsAquatic therapy poolOn-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological servicesOutdoor therapeutic gardenComfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet accessPlenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and familiesEasy access and free parkingReading 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.

Application Instructions Send a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references from past supervisors, to [email protected] Please indicate the job code AA-ASHPCP in the subject line of your email. After sending in your documents, please fill out the online Job Applicant Identifier form. RACC is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with government regulations we are required to record numbers of job applicants by sex and ethnic category. We ask that you indicate your race or national origin and sex, but you are not required to provide this information. This information will not be kept with your application and will be used only in accordance with state and federal regulations. Background Check A background check is not required for this position. Job Details Title:Administrative Specialist - Health Professions/Career ProgramsAnnounce date:04/05/2024Apply by date:April 19, 2024Application status:Accepting ApplicationsPosition type: Full-time Salary:$33,400 per year Working Hours: Working hours consist of 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day exclusive of a 1/2 or 1 hour lunch), between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Specific work hours to be agreed upon by the supervisor and employee prior to the onset of employment. Hours will be reviewed each term and changes to the schedule will be agreed upon between the supervisor and the employee.Summary: Provides administrative and secretarial support for the Dean of Health Professions and performs activities related to the functions of the assigned division. Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and minor administrative and business details by performing the following duties:Essential Duties and Responsibilities for all Division/Program Administrative Specialists include the following: Perform essential Program tasks as required in the College's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, including but not limited to creating course sections, updating course/semester information, and ensuring accuracy of data records.Assist and respond to general public and student inquiries, including walk-ins, mail-ins, and phone-ins.Create and maintain administrative spreadsheets regarding efficiency and division productivity.Provide administrative support for advising and graduation audits as directed by the Dean of Health Professions.Function as a primary contact between the Program, its faculty, and other administrative offices and external organizations.Assist in the implementation of training for all Program adjuncts and orienting new adjuncts to College policies and procedures, ensuring that all relevant paperwork is complete for new hires.Prepare and submit payroll spreadsheets for full-time and adjunct faculty.Maintain accurate records, including transcripts and applications, for all Program Faculty. Take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required. Report student and faculty concerns to the Dean of Health Professions. Collect and maintain all Division syllabi by semesters.Create purchase requisitions and monitors Division budget and expenditures.Maintain business relationship with publishing Sales Representatives. Order, track shipments and distribute textbooks to full time faculty and adjuncts. Manage confidential and sensitive information, such as payroll, faculty evaluation, and test security, in an ethical and professional manner.Support and disseminate relevant College policies as needed.Maintain an accurate inventory of all Division supplies and ensures supplies are distributed as needed.Ensure Division files are maintained according to College policy.Keep the Dean of Health Professions apprised of due dates and other office policies and procedures as appropriate.Track class cancellations and ensures the timely notification of College personnel as appropriate. Track Division assessment and Program review activities and collects relevant data as needed.Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities specific to Health Professions Program to include:22. Confirm students' submission of all necessary medical and personal documents (immunizations, background checks, certifications etc.). Follow up with students as needed regarding completion of requirements. Track expiration dates and collect updated forms from students throughout the Division.23. Track student assignments, exam, and final grades from beginning of the program through the end of the program to help predict licensure success.24. Aid in assembling and categorizing facts and figures for written computation and calculations to formulate data reports for program evaluation and accreditation purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, collecting and compiling several years of student, faculty, and program data as requested.25. Track graduate and employer satisfaction surveys. Assist in the creation of processes to improve the distribution and quantity of survey responses.26. Assist with special projects that may include research and maintaining files for accreditation reviews; may assist with providing direction to student workers. 27. Access confidential student information, such as clearance and medical history, to prepare reports on an ongoing basis to support the needs of the campus/department in placing students at multiple clinical sites. Send necessary documentation to clinical sites as needed. 28. Maintain student records to track student progress throughout the program; correspond with students to send acceptance/denial letters, coordinate orientation, set up advising appointments, and any other meetings/special events.29. Assist with the process of student admission into the clinical phase of the program as requested; assist with the creation of an online clinical application and a plan for the processing of applications. 30. Ensure textbooks are available for faculty/students; oversees inventory and upkeep of instructional equipment; coordinates supply orders in order to maintain necessary office supplies; may transfer accounting funds. 31. Coordinate faculty onboarding with Payroll and Human Resources. Coordinates faculty onboarding, which includes orientation and the collection of background checks, child abuse screening, FBI clearance, orientation checklist, payroll forms, transcripts, etc. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:Collect data from internal and external sources for health professions programs regarding the selective admissions criteria. Ensure that all data is accurate and properly organized.Track and maintain selection admission lists.Collaborate with other campus areas to support the selective admission process.Follow-up on missing or deficient information.Relay and discuss status of data for petitioning. Review transcripts with respect to program requisites.Create and maintain manual and computerized records; establishes and maintains logs, filing, and recordkeeping systems and ensures that all records are complete, accurate and up-to-date; performs data entry and maintains various computer databases; performs routine analysis and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.Generate and mail all acceptance communications related to acceptance into the clinical program. Create reports and provide periodic outcomes.Provide weekly report on status of student petitioning documents. Enter data into document collection software e.g. CastleBranch, Assist with monitoring document entry into CastleBranch, Reviews submitted documents are submitted as required Guide students through document submission as neededCollect student information for program entry outside of CastleBranch and monitors document completion.Update spreadsheet(s) related to student inquiries and staff/faculty response Proctor assessment testing as requestedEnter STARK notes regarding student communicationCommunicate to student/faculty/staff regarding missing data and documents. Ensure communication plan follow-through.Maintain appropriate documentation of all student contacts.Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all program administrators, staff, and faculty to ensure that students receive accurate and reliable information.Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisor responsibilities. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:Required:Associates Degree in relevant field or equivalent college work with a minimum of two (2) years of professional clerical/administrative assistant work experience required. Individuals without the above college requirements must have a high school diploma and five (5) years of related full-time professional experience. Must possess advanced computer skills and be proficient with standard office equipment. Should possess knowledge of Internet software browsers. Preferred: Bilingual: English/SpanishExperience with Ellucian Colleague Other Skills and Abilities: High degree of concentration required at or above normal levels and ability to meet critical deadlines.Requires moderate supervision and ability to be self-directed.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Interact and communicate diplomatically with the Dean of Health Professions, Associate Dean of Health Professions/Director of Nursing, full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, key personnel in other areas/departments, students and members of the general public. Ability to coordinate projects of moderate to complex difficulty in a multi-tasking environment with attention to detail and accuracy.Highly organized.Must be able to maintain confidentiality between and among students, faculty, and staff regarding division and College operations pursuant to RACC Board of Trustees policies and state/federal law.Computer Skills: Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and so on.Communication Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, faculty, staff and the public.Mathematical Skills: Requires basic mathematical skills.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to sit and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job SummaryThe Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.All Patient care assistant 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 performAssisting 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.#READ QualificationsEducation RequirementsHigh School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educationExperienceNo ExperienceCertification and LicensureBLS CertificationRequired SkillsExcellent Communications SkillsExcellent Interpersonal SkillsOverviewHelping 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 UnitA 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled careHighly skilled therapistsSpeech, physical, and occupational therapy programmingTherapeutic recreation and activitiesSpacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisionsAquatic therapy poolOn-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological servicesOutdoor therapeutic gardenComfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet accessPlenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and familiesEasy access and free parkingReading 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.