Patient Care Assistant - 7 E ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

About the role

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports nursing staff in delivering patient care, performing clerical tasks, maintaining the unit environment, and managing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient calls within 10 minutes and anticipates patient needs.
• Makes rounds to reduce patient calls and maintains positive interactions with patients and visitors.
• Serves as a liaison between patients and nursing staff, providing necessary data and implementing interventions.
• Ensures safety by monitoring the physical environment and operating patient-care equipment safely.
• Performs daily tasks such as bathing, oral care, hygiene, and assisting with meals and mobility.
• Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, and patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and nursing staff, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to departmental policies.
• Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the nurses' station, pantry, and patient rooms.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to ensure patient care quality and data accuracy.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and maintains confidentiality of patient records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (grandfathered for those hired/transferred before August 2016).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training certification (required within Los Angeles City only).

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Physical stamina for patient care tasks.
• Attention to detail for documentation and safety.
• Teamwork and collaboration with nursing staff.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 – $37.40.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting.