<p>Job Summary</p> <ul> <li>The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. </li><li>Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. </li><li>High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>No Experience </li></ul> <p>Certification and Licensure</p> <ul> <li>BLS Certification </li><li>If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves 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.</p> <p>Why Reading Hospital?</p> <ul> <li>2023 America's 50 Best Hospitals Award </li><li>Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care </li><li>Magnet Status </li><li>Level 1 Trauma Center </li><li>Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania </li><li>5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality </li><li>Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads </li><li>Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more! </li></ul> <p>Neuro/Trauma Overview:</p> <ul> <li>30 bed unit specializing in intermediate care of medical, neurosurgical and trauma patients (Level 1 Trauma Center) located within the state-of-the-art HealthPlex. </li><li>This unit offers a variety of clinical experiences and will be the location for our established ventilator patients and transplants. </li></ul> <p>Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of Reading Hospital here: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc</p>