Patient Care Technician - FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Selma, AL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs patient observation, documents patient care and responses, and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members. The role provides basic and general nursing care and supports patients with activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The technician functions as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver. Responsibilities include assisting with patient positioning, mobility, hygiene, meals, admission, transfer, and discharge; taking and documenting vital signs and intake and output; preparing patient rooms and equipment; responding to call lights and communications; and helping maintain a safe, clean, comfortable patient environment. Under RN direction, the technician also performs routine treatment procedures and supports more complicated procedures with the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
BLS certification required.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have 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.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program preferred.
State Certified Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic care to ill patients.
Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, use of special equipment, toileting assistance, ambulation, pre- and post-operative care, applying binders or anti-embolic stockings, bathing and personal care, changing linens, and maintaining bedside areas.
Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers and ensure necessary equipment is present.
Maintain an attractive, comfortable patient environment, including room cleanliness, ventilation, and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, and handle patient belongings and personal property appropriately.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond as appropriate.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and applying heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN.
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 and assist with feeding and meal preparation tasks such as opening containers and cutting food.
Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Perform duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Function as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver.
Perform other related duties as assigned.