Compassionate Patient Care Technician: Day Shift (Per Diem)

Virtua Medical Group; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Per Diem, Part-time Nursing Assistant in Voorhees, NJ to assist with patients' activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. You will support the healthcare team, communicate with patients and families, and help maintain high standards of professional ethics.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a PCT/CNA program or equivalent experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility and transport.
• Follows standard precautions including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Performs vitals, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care as directed by RN/LPN.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding care needs and safety.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic patient care skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA program

BLS certification

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Per Diem, Part-time Nursing Assistant in Voorhees, NJ to assist with patients' activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. You will support the healthcare team, communicate with patients and families, and help maintain high standards of professional ethics.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a PCT/CNA program or equivalent experience, and BLS certification.