12-Hour Patient Care Technician - Compassionate Support

Wmchealth; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

WMCHealth is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role requires the ability to ambulate, lift and transfer patients and to adhere to Mid-Hudson Valley Staffco, LLC policies.

The ideal candidate will assist with ADLs, transport patients, and participate in discharge procedures, while maintaining a safe, clean environment and engaging with the care team to prioritize tasks.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 6 months recent experience in similar setting or behavioral health setting or a nursing student having completed one clinical rotation required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrates ability to provide ADLs (hygiene, toileting and feeding). Recognizes patient’s limitations and initiates appropriate action.
• Assists the RN in providing individualized plan of care and follows safety procedures during constant observation.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition to RN promptly and communicates needs to appropriate staff.
• Interacts with team members to establish task priorities and ensure timely completion.
• Assists with transporting patients and with lifting, moving, and ambulation of patients.
• Accompanies patients on discharge and collects specimens when directed; performs EKGs or phlebotomy as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment and reports unsafe conditions.
• Restocks areas and reports equipment needing repair.
• Transfers patients’ personal effects as needed.

Conhecimentos

ADL support

Patient transport

Reports to RN

Safety awareness

De-escalation

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

WMCHealth is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role requires the ability to ambulate, lift and transfer patients and to adhere to Mid-Hudson Valley Staffco, LLC policies.

The ideal candidate will assist with ADLs, transport patients, and participate in discharge procedures, while maintaining a safe, clean environment and engaging with the care team to prioritize tasks.