Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide physical patient care under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, reporting vital signs, and participating in team huddles and bedside reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a Nursing Assistant Training Program, CPR certification, and basic computer skills. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for this role in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED preferred; experience as Nursing Assistant may substitute.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change and demonstrate leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Performs or assists with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
• Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
• Collects information regarding patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
• Participates in huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting and Service Excellence.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Utilizes unit specific equipment competently.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication with patients and staff

Emotional stability

Independent judgment

Leadership ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program graduate

CPR certification

Tools

Patient charting software

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide physical patient care under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, reporting vital signs, and participating in team huddles and bedside reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a Nursing Assistant Training Program, CPR certification, and basic computer skills. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for this role in a fast-paced hospital