Patient Care Technician - Per Diem Level I- Acute Rehab Unit- Nights

About the role

The Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab Unit - Nights position offers per diem shifts, requiring at least 48 hours every 6 weeks with 24 hours on weekends. Candidates must attend a mandatory orientation and may perform additional duties as an Observation Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, using bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, and bed making.
• Assists with exercising and ambulating patients, maintaining physical safety and comfort under supervision.
• Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, reporting abnormalities to the nurse.
• Performs procedures such as EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of Foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, and collects specimens as directed.
• Documents basic patient care into the electronic medical record.
• Aids nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety.
• Adequately answers unit phones and directs calls to the appropriate parties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CNA course and successful completion of the CNA certification exam.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one major clinical rotation completed.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Basic patient care skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Premium pay for various shifts.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunities for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways for professional growth and development.
• Variety of medical, dental, pet, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness programs.
• Savings plans.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Pay

The hourly pay range is $18.84 - $27.32, determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience.

Schedule

Shifts are available from 7:00pm to 7:30am, every other weekend.