Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Days

ClearSky Health•Lake City, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. Our brand new state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Lake City, FL is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care. The Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and is primarily responsible for providing direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients while integrating company values into daily practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting required, inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
Current state CNA certification required.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience in inpatient hospital setting is preferred
CPR certification is preferred
Currently state CNA certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.
Performs and documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc.
Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing personnel.
Assists in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions.
Maintains bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner.
Removes supplies and equipment not in use; placing furnishings and equipment out of the path in order to provide a safe, neat, and organized area.
Adheres to patient rounding expectations and standards.
Promptly and appropriately responds to patient and family calls and requests.
May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.