Patient Care Technician- Observation Unit

Ascension; Port Williams; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system dedicated to compassionate, personalized care. In this role, you will support patients by assisting with their daily activities and ensuring a clean and safe environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working within a supportive team. With a long-standing commitment to health and wellness, the organization provides various benefits, including paid time off and health insurance options, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Nurse Aide certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Basic clinical care

Patient assistance

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable experience

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Med Surg Observation Unit
• Schedule: 12-Hour Night, 6:30 pm to 7:00 am, 3 Shifts Per Week
• Hospital: Ascension, Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

What You Will Do

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documentnecessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.