Patient Care Tech-Therapy - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Bakersfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Technician - Per Diem - Bakersfield, California Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley. We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life-altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies – physical, occupational, speech, and more – utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing. At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community. We are seeking a Therapy Patient Care Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
CPR Certification required.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff.
Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.