Patient Care Technician I - IMCU - Full Time - Days

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the nursing staff in the provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services. Department: Intermediate Care Unit. Shift: Days. Hours: 12.50. FTE: 0.9. Work Schedule: CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR. Employee Status: A1 - Full-Time. Union: 2006 - UFCW.

Responsibilities

• Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
• Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
• Observes, collects, documents and reports intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and weights.
• Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Pay

$18 - $23 per hour

Schedule

Shift: Days; Hours: 12.50; FTE: 0.9; Work Schedule: CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR