Patient Care Assistant Pulse

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE : .9, Shift : Days, Schedule : 12 hour shifts rotating weekends

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant is an excellent opportunity for supporting comprehensive health care services for patients and families. This role works withing the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practices. For individuals with strong interpersonal skills, this is an ideal opportunity to explore your career in the nursing.

As a PCA at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.

Responsibilities

You will perform patient care as directed by RN / physician

You will provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs

Partner by implementing your service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities

You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Requirements

Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington

Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse’s Assistant is required

Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card

Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

Belonging : We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees

Mission-driven : We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve

Market leadership : Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system

Employee-centric : Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running

Technology : "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row

Leading research : MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities

Lifestyle : Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $22.67 - $33.66 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to : skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .