Patient Care Tech, PRN, 7a-7p

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) will perform routine personal care and assist with activities of daily living for patients. This role involves assisting patients with body mechanics such as ambulation, turning, positioning, and transfers. The PCT will also perform special procedures as assigned, document care provided, observe infection control measures, and perform clerical duties. Additionally, the PCT will follow patient safety guidelines, admit patients, and demonstrate age-specific competency. The role also includes responsibility for self-growth and education, maintaining a clean work area, and performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

Current North Carolina CNA listing
BLS American Heart
Aegis
1 Year Cna Experience
High School Diploma Or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Computer Skills

Responsibilities

Performs routine personal care and assists with activities of daily living for patients.
Assists patients with body mechanics such as: ambulation, turning, positioning, transfer to wheelchairs/stretchers, and assists with range of motion.
Performs special procedures as assigned and notifies the nurse of any abnormal findings.
Documents nursing assistant care provided to patients according to scope and nursing policy and procedure.
Observes infection control measures.
Performs clerical duties in maintaining reports and records of the patient care unit.
Performs other duties delegated by licensed nurse.
Follows patient safety guidelines (for example, patient identifiers, labeling specimens at the bedside, etc.).
Admits patients and assists in completing and recording admission data as applicable within scope and nursing policy and procedure.
Demonstrates Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics 1 – 12 yrs; Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 – 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs.
Responsible for self growth and education to maintain competence.
Maintains a clean, neat, orderly working area.
Performs other related duties as necessary or required.