Patient Care Assistant Med Surg

at Trinity Health

Record last updated: 4/2/2026 11:01:14 PM

Current Days Open
84
Reqs Seen
6
Current Min Salary
$16.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$19.49 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
42.4
First Seen
7/24/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$16.00 (Hourly)
4/2/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$19.49 (Hourly)
4/2/2026

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Full Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Patient Care Assistant Department: Courtyard East this unit at Chelsea hospital cares for Medical-Surgical patients as well as chronic head pain patient populations. Courtyard East is a 41 bed unit specializing in surgical post-operative care, telemetry, stroke, chronic pain management and patient education. Location: Chelsea, MI hospital Pay: $16.00-$19.49 per hour based upon applicable on the job patient care experience + shift premiums when working afternoons, overnights and weekend shifts Why Join Us? AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is ranked among Newsweeks best hospitals in the state of Michigan for 2025! Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Beckers Healthcare Review Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement Position Purpose: The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements. Shifts Available: Night Shift - 7pm-7:30am Status Available: Full time and Part time, benefit eligible (72 or 48 hours per pay period every two weeks) Every other weekend and holiday rotation required Required Qualifications · High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age. · Recent experience desired. Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan. About the Chelsea Hospital Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, were 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

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