Patient Care Tech CNA

Intermountain Health • Butte-Silver Bow, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists patients with healthcare needs who are ill or recovering from surgery or disease. This position is a Teamsters position, so union dues/membership is mandatory. The primary floor will be 3rd, but they will float to 5M as necessary, and occasionally to the ED as a sitter. The hourly range for this position is $17.50 - $26.25, with the actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Current Montana C.N.A. certification required upon hire
• BLS required within 60 days of hire
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Carries out care as delegated by the RN.
• Receives report from RN daily by 0830 or 2030 to coordinate plan of care related to ADL's. Documents all ADL's for each patient every shift.
• Answers lights, or intercom system to determine patients' needs.
• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help.
• Transports patients or assists patients to walk.
• Runs errands, and direct visitors.
• Participates in admission/discharge activities.
• Accurately documents the care provided to patient during shift.
• Adheres to infection prevention strategies.
• Stock rooms with supplies. Stock isolation racks with supplies.
• Responsible to perform purposeful rounding.
• Updates "care boards" to include name, plan related to ADL/s, date.
• Observes patient behavior and maintains patient safety.
• Maintains an uninterrupted line of sight with the patient and will be required to assist the patient in completion of daily personal care.
• Obtain report from the assigned nurse or from the current sitter. Remain with the patient until relieved for breaks, meals and shift change.
• Accompany patient to other departments when patient is scheduled for tests/treatments.
• Notify the patient’s assigned nurse of any change in patient’s mental status or condition immediately. Notify the nurse of any safety concerns.

Benefits

• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED