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MultiCare

Patient Care Assistant PCU

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$22.67 - $33.66/hr

For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse's Assistant is ... Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and ...

MultiCare

Patient Care Assistant- PCU

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$22.67 - $33.66/hr

For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse's Assistant is ... Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and ...

MultiCare

Patient Care Assistant - PCU

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$22.67 - $33.66/hr

For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse's Assistant is ... Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and ...

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How much do student dining assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for student dining assistant in Renton, WA is $18.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.49 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a student dining assistant?

Student Dining Assistants are individuals, often students themselves, who work in campus dining facilities to support meal service operations. Their responsibilities typically include serving food, restocking supplies, cleaning tables and dining areas, and assisting with dishwashing. They play a vital role in ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient dining experience for all students and staff. This job often offers flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules and provides valuable work experience and customer service skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student dining assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Student Dining Assistant, you need basic food handling knowledge, attention to cleanliness, and the ability to follow safety protocols, typically requiring on-the-job training rather than formal qualifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, commercial kitchen equipment, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is often beneficial. Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills help you interact effectively with both coworkers and patrons. These skills ensure a safe, efficient, and pleasant dining experience for everyone involved.

What are some common challenges faced by student dining assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Student Dining Assistants often encounter challenges such as balancing a fast-paced work environment with academic commitments, managing high volumes during meal rushes, and ensuring excellent customer service. Effective time management and clear communication with supervisors can help in balancing work and studies. Additionally, teamwork and staying organized are key to handling busy periods smoothly and providing a positive dining experience for all customers.

What is the difference between Student Dining Assistant vs Student Cafeteria Worker?

AspectStudent Dining AssistantStudent Cafeteria Worker
CredentialsNone typically required, may need food safety trainingNone typically required, may need food safety training
Work EnvironmentSchool dining halls, cafeteriasSchool dining halls, cafeterias
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, school food servicesEducational institutions, school food services
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles involve assisting in school dining environments, often requiring minimal credentials. The terms are frequently used interchangeably, focusing on supporting meal service and maintaining cleanliness in school cafeterias. The main difference is often in job titles used by different institutions, but responsibilities and work settings are similar.

What cities near Renton, WA are hiring for Student Dining Assistant jobs?

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Patient Care Assistant - MedOnc Unit

MultiCare Health System

Puyallup, WA • On-site

$22.67 - $33.66/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

MultiCare Health System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 277 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

166th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.


FTE: .75, Shift: Days, Schedule: 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.

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

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

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.

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About MultiCare

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US

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