PCT/CNA Days - (Full -Time)

ClearSky Health•Kenosha, WI

21h•$21 - $24

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT), also described as a CNA, provides direct, non-invasive bedside care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patients with disabling injuries and illnesses and integrates the hospital’s values into daily practice. The position is for days, with hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and requires every other weekend. The pay rate is $20.50–$23.86, based on experience. The position is benefits eligible and eligible for tuition/loan reimbursement and the Career Advancement Program.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention practices 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 significant standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Gross and precise motor function, manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard, and visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation.
Acute hearing for accurate patient assessment, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent is strongly preferred.
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, weights, and specimen collections.
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.
Maintain beds and rooms in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable condition; remove unused supplies and equipment and keep furnishings and equipment out of pathways.
Adhere to 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 charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess environmental risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.
May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.