Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Med Surg AHF

Avera•Estherville, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clerical and nursing assistant support services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, performing routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff, and contributing to the patient's plan of care. The position also includes clerical duties and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Requirements

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.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board
An active license in the state of practice within 180 Days
Minimum Age Requirements 18
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Nice To Haves

High School or GED Equivalent
Less than 1 year Related experience or training

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to patients with their activities of daily living.
Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff.
Assists 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 insure 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.
Assists patients in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff.
Assesses and documents completed cares.
Provides 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.