Trinity Health·Darby, Pennsylvania
The Patient Care Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of professional nursing staff. Responsibilities include answering call bells, transporting patients, and maintaining unit functions and equipment.
Employment type: Full time
Job Title: Patient Care Assistant
Multiple Openings - Full-Time and Part-Time
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel.
Provide indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff.
Care and cleaning of specific equipment.
Transportation of patients, stocking of supplies and equipment.
Answer patient call bells.
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
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.
A current AHA BLS certification is required, and a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credential is preferred. Prior healthcare experience is highly desired for this position.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.