Patient Care Technician | Hospital

Avera•Freeman, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization. This position provides clerical and nursing assistant support services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Requirements

CNA Certified or the ability to complete the CNA courses to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to patients with their activities of daily living.
Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to ensure resident safety.
Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight.
Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff.
Assessing and documenting completed cares.
Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.
Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.
Participates in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families.
Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, and transfers.
Keeps patient records current.
Enters data into the computer.
Understands and follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.
Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.