PCT Days FT

Kindred Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care on the Patient Care Unit at Kindred Hospital San Antonio, a long-term acute care hospital serving patients recovering from intensive care and medically complex conditions. The role performs patient observation, documents care and patient responses, and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members. Services are based on each patient’s plan of care and are performed under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and in coordination with licensed direct caregivers, Respiratory and Rehab departments, and the Laboratory. The position provides basic care to non-acutely ill patients, including assistance with activities of daily living and routine treatment procedures. The technician helps maintain a safe, clean, comfortable patient environment and supports patient admission, transfer, and discharge. The role requires accurate and timely documentation, effective communication, and the ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a stressful setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Completion of a postsecondary Patient Care Training program (certificate, diploma, or program graduation).
Six months of experience in a patient care setting.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification upon hire or within the facility-specified time frame.

Nice To Haves

State-registered or certified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) upon hire.

Responsibilities

Observe patients, document patient care and responses to care, and communicate significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic care to non-acutely ill patients.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, use of a bedpan, urinal or commode, preoperative and postoperative care, and application of binders or anti-embolic stockings.
Provide bed baths and oral, hair, and back care; change bed linens; clean over-bed tables and bedside stands; and straighten patient rooms.
Take and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admission and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is in the room, and maintain a comfortable environment with appropriate cleanliness, ventilation, and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling and caring for patient belongings and personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
Under the direction of a registered nurse, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of a registered nurse.
Ensure patients are in proper position and alignment.
Assist the registered nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly; assist with feeding and preparation of food items as needed.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Provide direct patient care according to the patient’s plan of care and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Function as a member of the Patient Care Team in coordination with the licensed direct caregiver and relevant departments.
Keep the supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.