Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nights

About the role

Our brand new state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Lake City, FL is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients while integrating company values into daily practice.
• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.
• Perform and document vital signs, measure and record intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc.
• Transfer patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
• Report any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Assist in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions.
• Maintain bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner.
• Remove supplies and equipment not in use; placing furnishings and equipment out of the path in order to provide a safe, neat, and organized area.
• Adhere to patient rounding expectations and standards.
• Promptly and appropriately respond to patient and family calls and requests.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years’ experience in inpatient hospital setting is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Currently state CNA certification is preferred.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting required; inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Current state CNA certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.