Patient Care Assistant Training Program- Crown Point

Franciscan Health Crown Point

1201 South Main Street Crown Point, Indiana 46307

Dyer, Munster, Crown Point -PCA Training Program

Schedule:

• The first two weeks of training is 7AM-3:30PM.
• Clinical rotations start on the third week and the schedule could change depending on your clinical schedule.
• There is a combination of in-class lectures at our education center and hands on training before starting clinical rotations in the hospital.
• The course is 6 weeks long.
• No one is allowed to be over 40 hours a week during the program.
• You are expected to be there every day, all day.

Supplies:

• The book, study materials, and any required equipment are provided to you.
• You can wear professional clothing or scrubs the first two days
• The assigned scrub color is royal blue
• Scrubs do have to be purchased through the hospital.
  • The assigned scrub color is royal blue
  • You can wear professional clothing or scrubs the first two days

In class information:

• You will be given a study guide for the final simulation and final exam.
• Lecture is every day, followed by a quiz.
• To successfully complete the program, you must pass the quizzes, midterm exam, final exam, and the final simulation with a score of 80% or more.

After successful completion of the course:

• You will be assigned to the position and shift in which you applied for.
• Please note classroom education and training may be on a shift different from what you will be working. During the interview process, it will be discussed what shift you will be working (days, evenings, or nights)

• You will not be eligible for a PRN position.
• You must take a position that is a minimum of 0.6 FTE
  • You will not be eligible for a PRN position.
• Part time is 0.6 FTE, or 24 scheduled hours/week: two 12-hour shifts per week, with a weekend rotation.
• Full time is 0.9 FTE, or 36 scheduled hours/week: three 12-hour shifts per week and a weekend rotation.

Do I get a certification at the end of the class?

• This program is not a CNA certification class. It does not make you eligible to take the state CNA test. This program allows you to work for Franciscan as a PCA II.

Benefits:

• The employees are benefit eligible at the first of the next month they are hired into a part-time or full-time position. Benefits are open for selection during orientation.

Up to 20%

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