CNA / PCT - Patient Care Tech (PRN)

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a PRN CNA/PCT to assist clinical team members in delivering patient-focused care under RN supervision. The role requires current CNA/PCT certification and bilingual communication skills.

Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent customer service, strong written and verbal English, and the ability to cross-train to other areas as needed. This is a patient-facing, on-site position with flexible PRN shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited CNA or PCT program.
• Current CNA or Patient Care Tech certification required.
• Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Ensure that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with their scope of practice.
• Takes vital signs and is able to recognize abnormal values and report to licensed staff in a timely manner.
• Supports and promotes excellence in customer/guest relations.
• Assists all patients, family members/significant others, physicians, visitors and employees in a friendly manner
• Introduces self and uses caring, thoughtful words either in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for clinical environment to include, but not limited to, dignity, patient’s rights and privacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates caring. If unable to assist an individual in needs, offers to find someone who can.
• Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette. If transferring a telephone call, announces the caller and briefly explains the situation before ending the transfer.
• Always makes eye contact when speaking with patients, family member or significant others, visitors, employees, etc.
• Knocks before entering a room or office.
• Addresses all individuals courteously.
• Responds to all inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Works together in the spirit of teamwork.
• Shares information so that the people who need to be aware of the facts are informed.
• Uses resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CNA/PCT program knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Patient care

English reading/writing

Education

CNA/PCT certification

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a PRN CNA/PCT to assist clinical team members in delivering patient-focused care under RN supervision. The role requires current CNA/PCT certification and bilingual communication skills.

Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent customer service, strong written and verbal English, and the ability to cross-train to other areas as needed. This is a patient-facing, on-site position with flexible PRN shifts.