Patient Care Technician - REST for Men

Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ•Aliquippa, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a passion for helping others while ensuring the highest standards of care? Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Technician at our REST for Men, Center Township, PA location. Our technician facilitates programming and assures the integrity of the therapeutic milieu, but has a primary responsibility of monitoring patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments. As a Patient Care Technician, you will be an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality and personalized care to individuals. This position receives frequent supervision and instruction.

Requirements

High School diploma and equivalent.
A clean driving record which allows the ability to drive patients to and from appointments, support groups, activities or other travel as assigned.
Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
Pass Drug Screen.
TB Test.
CPR/First Aid training.
If living a life of recovery, you must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant and/or Medication Technician training preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes medication self-administration training
Monitors patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments
Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
Ensures patients are adhering to policies and procedures and safe medication practices
Conducts patient education on safe medication practices
Conducts medication cart audits
Facilitates discussion groups and activities.
Monitors patient behavior.
Documents observations, patient care, and patient interactions
Coordinates and collaborates with all departments as necessary
Conducts handbook orientation.
Conducts searches of patient belongings, rooms, and persons.
Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and patients.
Assists patients in the completion of patient assessment forms.
Assists with phone calls to family members/friends and referral sources.
Assists with crises intervention.
Drives patients to and from appointments, support groups, activities or other travel as assigned.
Document involvement with patients in progress notes.
Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
Provides post-discharge contacts/referrals under therapist direction.
Completes intake paperwork as needed.
Monitors clients’ ADLs - including chores, behaviors, and grooming issues.
Attend mandatory GRC trainings.
Other duties as assigned.