CNA/PCT Nights - (Full-Time)

ClearSky Health•Kenosha, WI

21h•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role integrates the hospital’s values into daily practice and supports patient comfort, safety, and healing. This is a full-time night position with hours from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am. Every other weekend and holidays are required. The role may also require work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent is strongly preferred.
Current BLS certification is required.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and Infection Prevention standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform substantial standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
Ability to perform gross and precise motor functions and lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and care documentation; acute hearing for accurate patient assessment; manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard; and close vision with the ability to adjust focus.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and provide basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
Perform and document vital signs; measure and record intake and output and weights; and collect specimens.
Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient-handling techniques.
Report observed changes in a patient’s condition or behavior to appropriate nursing personnel.
Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions; keep beds and rooms clean, neat, safe, and comfortable; and keep supplies, equipment, and furnishings organized and out of pathways.
Follow patient-rounding expectations and standards.
Help maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment that supports patient comfort and healing.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient and family calls and requests.
Designate applicable patient charges using the hospital’s established system.
Promote safety for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing environmental risks and implementing precautions; comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties assigned to support organizational effectiveness.