Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs & ADLs

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ is seeking a patient care supporter to assist with activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. You will help with bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility and transport, while following safety and isolation protocols.

The role involves performing basic nursing tasks, communicating changes in patient status, and reinforcing education for patients and families. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Take vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scans, Foley care; may perform phlebotomy/EKG where certified.
• Report changes in patient status to RN/LPN and maintain isolation precautions.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and safety.
• Support Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and participate in quality improvement.
• Assist in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Basic patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT / CNA / RN fundamentals course or 1 year direct patient care

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ is seeking a patient care supporter to assist with activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. You will help with bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility and transport, while following safety and isolation protocols.

The role involves performing basic nursing tasks, communicating changes in patient status, and reinforcing education for patients and families. BLS certification is required.