Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant - Rehab Per Diem Day
About The Position
Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Care Technician (PCT) / Nursing Assistant (NA) provide direct patient care. Job Duties & Essential Functions: Assists patients with basic needs including bathing, grooming, dressing, eating and using the restroom. Regularly measures and records vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. Draws blood, urine, or stool samples for testing. Obtains blood glucose levels, EKGs. Performing constant observation and proactive safety rounds, performing activities of daily living assistance; engaging patients in meaningful interaction and activities. Immediately reports and changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff. Maintaining safe, clean, and therapeutic environments; responding to patient call bells; answering phones; property and environment searches. Ordering, maintaining, and putting away supplies; other duties as assigned. Assists patients in moving around, transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs and other devices. Acts as a liaison between patients, families and medical staff. Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and their families.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (“BLS”) certification required.
- PCT certification required within first year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- High school Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in a Nursing Assistant role in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with basic needs including bathing, grooming, dressing, eating and using the restroom.
- Regularly measures and records vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
- Draws blood, urine, or stool samples for testing.
- Obtains blood glucose levels, EKGs.
- Performing constant observation and proactive safety rounds, performing activities of daily living assistance; engaging patients in meaningful interaction and activities.
- Immediately reports and changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff.
- Maintaining safe, clean, and therapeutic environments; responding to patient call bells; answering phones; property and environment searches.
- Ordering, maintaining, and putting away supplies; other duties as assigned.
- Assists patients in moving around, transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs and other devices.
- Acts as a liaison between patients, families and medical staff.
- Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
