Patient Care Technician Per Diem NDH
Northern Dutchess Hospital•Rhinebeck, NY
•$18 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
To perform and deliver patient care activities and related non-professional services for assigned hospital patients as directed by registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalency
- BLS within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing home or acute care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients; i.e. bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, etc.
- Answers call lights in timely fashion
- Assists licensed personnel as directed.
- Accuracy in obtaining vs., ht, wt, i/o, and other procedures as per competency.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment, utilizing appropriate infection control techniques. (patient room, utility room, unit)
- Recognizes when to seek help from licensed personnel, i.e., .changes in patient condition
- Transports patients as needed.
- Provides input to the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Acts as a preceptor to all new Nurse Assistants and orientee Nurse Assistants.
- Demonstrates use of appropriate body mechanics.
- Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
- Follows all time and attendance policies.
- Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
