Patient Care Tech - FT Days

Job Summary

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the nursing staff.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the PCT's scope of practice.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Provides general nursing care to assist patients in completing activities of daily living to include but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence, and transferring/mobility.
• 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.
• Observes patient's mental and physical conditions; reports any changes to nursing staff.
• Knowledgeable infection prevention and control procedures.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ensures the patient’s room is clean and pathways are clear to prevent injuries.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner to nursing and medical staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Behaviorial Standards

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in daily work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Participate in committees/projects to achieve unit goals.
• Ongoing professional development regarding evidence-based practices and implementation of interventions to improve patient outcomes.
• Seek out educational/professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth and meet mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Comply with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Current CNA certification in the state of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days).

Experience

• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.