Floor Techician

Kadima Healthcare; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Healthcare is seeking staff to work across a facility, assisting residents and collaborating with medical staff. The role involves mobility around resident areas, lifting when necessary, and responding to interruptions and emergencies.

A focus on patient safety and compassionate care is essential in daily tasks. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be in good health, and able to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the facility in resident and common areas.
• Moves intermittently during work hours.
• Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday.
• May lift and move patients and equipment.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel and other department personnel.
• Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post – disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, bruise, scratches and odors, etc throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and the air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including but not limited to TB AIDS and Hepatitis B. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure – Category One (High Exposure Risk).
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Education & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.

Experience

• Previous long term care experience is desirable.