Patient Care Tech - FT Days

About the Role

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to acutely ill patients, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned within educational preparation and certification. Any position involving direct patient care is considered safety-sensitive by AVEM Health Partners standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and the general patient population.
• Delivers patient care that meets psychosocial and physical needs within the PCT's scope of practice.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Helps patients complete activities of daily living (e.g., personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence, transferring/mobility), with the level of assistance varying from providing supplies to total care.
• Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable.
• Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients.
• Reports patient complaints of pain to nursing staff and observes patients' mental and physical conditions, reporting any changes.
• Applies infection prevention and control procedures.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Ensures the patient’s room is clean and pathways are clear to prevent injuries.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with nursing and medical staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Documents care according to current standards and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Behavioral Standards

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serves as a role model.
• Exhibits positive customer service behavior in daily interactions.
• Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude toward internal and external customers.
• Handles difficult situations discreetly and professionally.
• Holds self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to support and improve patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of unit goals and participates in committees/projects to achieve them.
• Pursues ongoing professional development regarding evidence-based practices and implements interventions to improve patient outcomes.
• Seeks educational/professional opportunities for personal learning, growth, and mandatory education requirements.
• Acts as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance and actively participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Adheres to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, and all health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Current CNA certification in the state of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions without compromising patient care.

• Intact visual and auditory abilities to perform duties.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking required.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, tugging, and reaching required.
• Physical strength and agility to position patients for bathing and various examinations/procedures.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus.