Patient Care Technician - Overnights
About The Position
LifeScape is seeking a talented candidate to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team as a Full-time Patient Care Technician role in our pediatric, specialty hospital location. LifeScape offers a supportive and fun working environment where you will be an integral part of helping children be the best that they can be! LifeScape is a regional leader in pediatric support and serves children with a wide range of diagnoses and treatment needs, allowing you to work with a diverse population. Our organizational culture is grounded by our mission of empowering people to live their best life. This includes you!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Successful completion and certification in training provided by agency within specific time allotment is required.
- All positions require a clear background check and drug screen upon conditional offer.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record for some positions may be necessary.
- Some positions may require training/testing to drive accessible vehicles.
- Prior experience working with medically complex or rehabilitative patients is preferred.
- Certification (CNA) is preferred but NOT required.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene for children by assisting with their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, skin care, ambulation, etc.
- Offer activities that are essential for daily living by helping with laundry, making of their bed, cleaning of their personal space
- Performs and records in patients' charts, basic nursing care procedures such as taking vital signs, recording intake & output, weighing patients and respositioning
- Follow and implement care plan, assisting in the acquisition of resources required to achieve the individual’s goals.
- Implement individualized care plans and offer support to patients to maintain their dignity, privacy, and comfort
- Assists with patients' medical needs under the direction of nursing staff, communicating with appropriate medical staff
- Communicate changes in supports/services and training objectives in the service plan, as well as any significant changes/concerns in the individual’s life, to team members
- Works closely with Therapy Department on follow through of patients' treatment plans
Benefits
- Additional shift differential for overnights.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
