Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab Unit

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire; certification must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.
• Prior experience in direct care preferred.
• CENA training.
• Prior experience obtained through clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Full-time position. Daily work times: 7:00am‑7:30pm. Scheduled bi‑weekly hours: 72. On call: Yes. Weekends: Yes.