FIRST SHIFT-MED TECH / CAREGIVER / 7AM-3PM
About the role
The Palmettos of Charleston is seeking a Med Tech/Caregiver to join their team. This position provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Med Tech/Caregiver assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, and maintains a safe and clean environment.
Responsibilities
- Understands and practices universal precautions with all patients.
- Performs all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to charge nurse any tasks not completed.
- Aids in the preparation for admission of patients.
- Aids in and accompanies patients in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Provides post-mortem care.
- Provides morning care, including bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary.
- Provides evening care, including hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, special skin care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room, and other general care as needed.
- Provides general nursing care such as positioning patients; lifting and turning patients; applying/utilizing special equipment; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; and ambulating the patient using a gait belt.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements.
- Adheres to policies and procedures of the center and the Department of Nursing.
- Participates in socialization activities on the unit and assists patients to activities.
- Turns and positions as ordered and/or as needed, ensuring no rough surfaces are in direct contact with the body. Lifts and turns with proper and safe mechanics and with available resources.
Qualifications
- Ability to meet performance requirements.
- Certified nursing assistant or currently enrolled in a nurse aide training program.
- Attend in-service programs to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements.
- Sensitive to patients' physical and psychosocial needs.
- Capable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record or other similar form.
- Pleasant and cheerful personality.
- Tactful and courteous approach with patients and visitors.
- Treat all patient information as confidential material.
- Adhere to dress code as directed by center policy (see Personnel Manual).
Benefits
The Palmettos of Charleston offers a supportive work environment and is proud to be part of the NHC family. As a leader in senior care, they strive to provide high-quality extended care services that maximize the well-being and independence of their patients.
Pay
Compensation details are not specified in this posting.
Schedule
Hours of work are not specified in this posting.
Skills
Not specified in this posting.
Benefits
Details about benefits are not provided in this posting.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit nhccare.com/locations/palmettos-charleston/ to learn more and apply.